FDNY Engine 231 / Ladder 120

Captain John Calamari (L120 Ret.) is going to joining Retired FDNY Lt. Lou Rufrano and FF Kevin Kubler, on their podcast. For those of you who haven't checked out their podcast yet tune in live July 2nd on their Youtube channel where you can comment or ask question for this … [Read more...]

Chief John Postel packed it in after a long and storied career which culminated in 16 years as a Chief in the 44th battalion. Chief Postel was a firefighter in Ladder 11, he was Lt.and Captain in Engine 209 in Bedstuy. Chief Postel came to serves as Chief in the 44th Battalion … [Read more...]

It is within our honor to wish Duke a happy and well earned retirement. With over a decade of service Duke has served as the protector of Watkins Street who was/is loved by all the members of Watkins Street as well as the citizens of Brownsville. It has been an honor to work … [Read more...]

The brothers on Watkins Street perennially rank in the top 10 for fire duty at the end of each year. This past year was not different with Tower Ladder 120 coming in Number 1 with 124 all hands or greater and 231 landing in the top ten for engines. 2019 Stats … [Read more...]

On May 21st 2020 a Promotion ceremony was held at the rock for Chief officers amongst those being promoted was the Captain of 120, Mike Thomson. Captain Thomson was the 27th commander of Tower Ladder 120. During the Captains tenure on Watkins Street he was cited for bravery at … [Read more...]

The Brothers on Watkins Street give a heartfelt congratulations to Lt Billy Kirkham and Lt. Abe Englard. During these tough times the department held closed promotions at the Rock, the ceremony was brief but after it was smiles for these newly minted Lieutenants. Billy … [Read more...]

We regret to inform you that a prominent figure of Watkins Street, Seymour Schenker, has passed away. Seymour spent decades in E231 before going up to the battalion and becoming affectionately known as "44-Seymour". Seymour was known for his jokes and jolly demeanor, but when it … [Read more...]

Late afternoon last Thursday the doorbell rings. The boys have gotten word that we would be receiving two new probies to the Engine. The brothers all come out of the kitchen to welcome our two newest brothers to the place that they will call home for the next decade or more. … [Read more...]

Watkins Street members turned out in force at the Christian Cultural Center on Flatlands Ave as Commissioner Nigro presided over an FDNY Promotion Ceremony which included FF Trevor Lawrence (L120) to Lieutenant. Lt Lawrence split his 14 years on Watkins Street serving in both 231 … [Read more...]

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Watkins Street LEGEND Lt. Pete McGreevy L120 has passed away. Lt. McGreevy was a FF in L122 where he became a seated chauffeur and his standard for excellence began. He was a humble expert at his craft of firefighting. While … [Read more...]

Due to the threat of inclement weather we are postponing the company picnic to August 22nd. Come join in some fun on the beach Watkins Street will be hosting their annual company picnic on August22nd down on the beach in rockaway, B131 st. All current and former members are … [Read more...]

The officers and members of Watkins Street welcome Lt. Dan Quinn to the rolls as a Lieutenant in Ladder 120. Lt. Quinn was a firefighter in 23 Truck in Harlem before coming to Brookyln as a Lieutenant. Lt. Quinn started off his tenure in 120 with a second alarm on his first … [Read more...]

Over the passed two months the men from watkins street grew or attempted to grow legendary mustaches. Though many failed miserably, some did succeed in gaining a stache that was both glorious and powerful. The competition culminated with men proudly showing off their mustaches … [Read more...]