It is traditional in many fire service families for the sons and daughters to follow in the footsteps of their parents and/or siblings. Some go further and even effect a rescue, as did their relative. Such is the case with FF Conor Norman, Ladder 120. At 1858 hours on … [Read more...]

Lifelong public servant Donald R. "Don" Healy (L120), passed away peacefully at home in Jacksonville FL on Friday, January 29, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.Before serving in the FDNY, Don enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served three years of active duty before … [Read more...]

After 25 years of service to this great city, Lt. Robert Brown hung his gear for the last time this past week. Lt. Brown started his career at the "Fire Factory" in Harlem Engine 58. After being promoted to Lt., he began in TL120 UFO. Working for over a decade on Watkins … [Read more...]

2021 has certainly been a strange year but its business as usual on Watkins Street. The Dedication of the men and traditions of the job never waiver. … [Read more...]

The Officers and Firefighters on Watkins Street want to congratulate Lt. Taylor Searing (E231) on his promotion to Captain. He was an outstanding fire officer who's passion for firefighting and the traditions of the job was contagious. During drills he broke everything down so … [Read more...]

Watkins Street regrets to inform you of the passing of former Watkins Street member Chief Curt Landgrebe. Chief Landgrebe was a U.S. Air Force veteran before joining the FDNY and serving as both a Lieutenant and Captain in Ladder 120 during the 60's and 70's, also known as the … [Read more...]

The Officers and Members of Watkins Street regret to announce the passing of retired FF Walter Luedeke (L120). FF Luedeke served the City of New York as a firefighter for over 30 years during a time when fire duty was at an all time high, it wasn't "if" they caught a job that … [Read more...]

Within a few weeks members of Ladder 120 rescued two elderly females from fires a only few blocks apart. On Christmas night, the men of Watkins Street were alerted to a reported fire on Herzl street just off of Pitkin. A 10-75 was given for a fire in a 2 story attached … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Chief Meister on being assigned as a Battalion Chief in the 44th Battalion. Chief Meister served on Watkins Street as a Lieutenant in Engine Company 231 from 2008-2011. Chief Meister was a FF in L136, Lt. 231, Captain of E289, he brings with him a wealth of … [Read more...]

The Officers and Members of E231/L120/Bn44 formally welcome our new Captain Daniel Kudlak (L120) who proudly becomes the 28th Company Commander in our storied history. As with many officers throughout Watkins Street history, Capt Kudlak started his career as a FF in Harlem, as … [Read more...]

The officers and members of E231/L120/B44 congratulate Battalion Chief Dimartino on his retirement after 30+ years of exemplary service to the city of New York. Chief Dimartino served in some of the busiest neighborhoods the city had to offer and had a tremendous amount of … [Read more...]

Generations of firefighters have served on Watkins Street and have consistently drilled on the building across the street from the firehouse. The members have been waiting for the front door to ring to alert the members of a fire across the street for decades. The building, … [Read more...]

Unfortunately due to the current pandemic we are unable to gather in remembrance of Chief Tuttlemondo. Chief Tuttlemondo made the supreme sacrifice forty years ago today. Please keep the Chief and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Forty years ago today, August … [Read more...]