Congratulations go out to three former members of Watkins St - Lt. Jimmy Congema on the birth of his daughter and Lt. Brian Davan and Lt. Mike Callan on their promotions to Captain. Congrats guys … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of E231L120Bn44 would like to wish all former members and their families a Happy Easter. Let us not forget our service men and women who are away from their families serving our country. We thank them all … [Read more...]
Congratulations and a job well done to our brothers from the Bronx E90L41 on their 4-2 championship victory over Watkins St in the King Of The Ice Tournament. Two firehouses deep in tradition came together with a large turnout at the Nassau Coliseum and watched a hard fought … [Read more...]
For the first time ever Watkins Street will play for the championship in the King Of The Ice Hockey Tournament this Saturday March 24th against E90L41 of the Bronx. Game time is set for 930AM sharp at the Nassau Coliseum in what shapes up to be an exciting day as the annual … [Read more...]
We would like to send well wishes to long time Watkins St member Jackie Boyle who is home and recovering from recent surgery. Get well quick Jackie and enjoy St Paddys Day - we hope to see you at the Holy Name Communion Breakfast TBA. … [Read more...]
Watkins St got off to a nice start in the King of the Ice Tournament this week with victories over E235E47 and E83L29. Capt Higgins E231 and Capt Calamari L120 have the team primed to hopefully make a run at the championship which will be at the Nassau Colliseum prior to the … [Read more...]
The Holy Name Society Mass and Communion Breakfast scheduled for this Sunday March 11th has been postponed until the spring. As soon as we have the date and time we will be posting it on this site. Thank you. … [Read more...]
We would like to say congratulations to the newest officer on Watkins Street - Lt. Robert J. Brown Jr. upon being assignmed to L120. Lt. Brown has worked extremely hard during the last two years while UFO in 120 and the men could not be happier with our newest leader. He … [Read more...]
Watkins St. will begin the King of the Ice Tournament on Wednesdeay March 14th with the first of two games - starting at 6PM. The game is being played at Newbridge Arena against E235. We are having a Boys Night Out following the game at Mulcaheys. All former members are welcome … [Read more...]
The Holy Name Society Communion Breakfast is on Sunday March 11th at Immaculate Conception Church 7200 Douglaston Pkwy in Douglaston Queens at 10AM. This has been a tradition of our firehouse for a long time and we look forward to a nice turnout. … [Read more...]
Watkins Street members past and present had quite a day on Sat Feb 24th. We had 130 tickets to the Islanders - Canadians game at Nassau Colliseum to root on Chris Higgins 17 goals a star player for Montreal. Chris proud father Bobby is the current long time Captain of E231. Chris … [Read more...]
Watkins Street welcomes our newest probies FF James Devita E231 and FF Steven Hay L120. The probies in Class As armed with their cakes had quite an introduction to Brownsville as they responded to 3 jobs endured the bucket treatment and even showed off their dancing talents to … [Read more...]
We are happy to report that the senior man is back Larry Schneckenberger L120 is back FD after undergoing shoulder surgery following a lengthy rehab. This is a tremendous boost for the house and we are very excited to have the big guy back. … [Read more...]
Watkins Street has lost one of our most senior members 95 year old retired FF William W.T. McGrath formerly of L120. Bill was appointed as a proby to L120 on July 1 1937 and would serve in L120 for 21 years until 1958. He would transfer to L158 where he remained until his … [Read more...]
Watkins Street mourns the passing of Harry Pilutik formerly of E231. Harry was a well loved and respected member since the day he was assigned to E231 in 1970. Harry would work for 16 years in E231 until his transfer in 1986 and saw a tremendous amount of fire duty in that time. … [Read more...]