We are sorry to announce the passing of Ronnie Weir L120 Ret which occurred on December 29 2006. FF Weir was assigned to L120 on March 14 1968 during the time of the riots and the tremendous fire load which occupied Brownsville known in the FDNY as the War Years. He was a part of … [Read more...]
Watkins St. sends out a very special congratulations to Charlie Charlie V VanRossem following his promotion to Lieutenant on 01062007. Charlie was assigned to L120 on June 11 1994 from E283. For the past several years Charlie was invaluable to not only every Chief but also to … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of E231L120Bn44 would like to send a special thank you to our Wounded Warriors along with all the troops protecting our way of life at home and abroad. You are the backbone of our country and we are in awe of the job you do Also to all former members of … [Read more...]
pAt this time of year we are reminded of how lucky we all are. We also realiize that sometimes things are not so bright for the people we serve of Brownsville. The following is a recount by Captain Higgins E231 then Lt of actions taken by FF Joe Cooney E231 which transpired on … [Read more...]
We welcome our newest officer to Watkins Street as Lt. Gary Lamb has been assigned to E231. We are glad to have you Lt. Lamb. We hope you enjoy your stay and look forward to working with you for many years. … [Read more...]
Watkins St. members past and present would like to say good luck to Lt. Dennis Gordon L120 as he begins his new assignment in Squad 18. Lt. Gordon was appointed to the FDNY in 1978 and following his promotion to Lt was assigned to L120 in 1992 where he now departs as the senior … [Read more...]
Santa will be at Watkins St on Saturday Dec 16th 12-4pm. All former members and their families are welcome to join us. There will be presents holiday music plenty of food cotton candy jumping balloons and possibly being treated to a tradition of Christmas parties of years ago - … [Read more...]
Watkins St. would like to wish Marty Connelly L120 1963-1973 a speedy recovery as he recently underwent surgery. We will be sure to have a few in your honor at Koenigs and look forward to seeing you next year. … [Read more...]
The Annual Reunion Christmas Party will be held on Dec 6th from 7pm-12am. The party will once again be at Koenigs Restaurant on Tulip Avenue in Floral Park L.I. Traditionally the signature event of the year we encourage all former members to attend as last year over 120 members … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of E231L120Bn44 would like to wish all former members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving. Please remember to keep our Wounded Warriors as well as our troops overseas in your thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...]
Beloved Captain Thomas McGrath E231 passed away on Friday Nov 10. Captain McGrath led E231 from 1958-1961 until his promotion to BC. On 08171963 BC McGrath was back home on Watkins Street where he would watch over his men for 4 years until 1967. Members of Watkins Street past and … [Read more...]
Retired Captain Thomas McGrath E2311958-1961 is seriously ill. Please keep him in your prayers. Anyone wishing to send a note John T. Maher Hospital 75 North Country Road Port Jefferson NY 11777. Attention Thomas McGrath ICU … [Read more...]
Watkins Street sends out well wishes to The Top Whip and senior man Larry Schneckenburger of L120. Larry recently had successful shoulder surgery and continues to monitor the scanner for FDNY updates. We hope to see him at Koenigs on Dec 6th and look forward to his return soon. … [Read more...]
The Annual Holy Name Society Mass will be held Thursday Nov 16th 1030am at Resurrection Church on Gerritsen Ave in Gerritsen Beach. Watkins Street members past and present will come together to honor the memory of FDNY members who have passed within the last year. We invite all … [Read more...]
Congratulations and more importantly thanks go out to Lt. Rob Brown L120 for his article in the upcoming issue of Firehouse Magazine regarding FF safety. To view the article go to httpcms.firehouse.comcontentarticlearticle.jspsectionId10id51678. This is Lt. Browns first article … [Read more...]