FDNY Engine 231 / Ladder 120

Watkins Street is very proud and sends congratulations and a big atta boy to Jimmy Congema Lt. L-41 upon his recent selection as the FDNY James Gordon Bennett Winner for 2008 Jim was a FF in E-231 and L-120 before being promoted in 2005. Jim made numerous grabs during a serious … [Read more...]

The TuttlemundoDolney Scholarship Fund which is open to all college bound students of any current or former members of Division 15 is now accepting applications. The form can be downloaded here or the FDNY Intranet. It is with great pride we remember Chief Tuttlemundo Bn44 who … [Read more...]

I wish to thank all the members past present for turning out for 86th BklynQueens Holy Name Communion Breakfast. I am so proud of being honored that day especialy because of Watkins Street tradition of making the Breakfast an annual event that is held dear to so many of the … [Read more...]

We are very sorry to announce the passing of Ret FF Mike Guardino who recently retired from the FDNY. Mike transfered to E231 in 1982 from E90 and went across the floor to L120 in 1984. He spent over 17 years on Watkins Street and will be sorely missed. Funeral ArrangementsWake … [Read more...]

Watkins St. had a terrific turnout this past Sunday for the Holy Name Society Communion Breakfast. We had a total of 5 tables 60 currentretired membersas we paid tribute to the honorees. Mike Hyland Ret L120 was honored for his dedicated work towards the Brooklyn Wall of … [Read more...]

On Sunday April 13th at 10AM Watkins Street members past and present will join together at the 86th Annual Holy Name Society Communion Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Douglaston Queens located at 7200 Douglaston Pkwy. This has been a longstanding Watkins Street tradition … [Read more...]

All of Watkins St sends a big congrats to FF John Hillery who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant yesterday. John has spent his entire 10 year career on Watkins St and he will be missed. Good luck John and stay safe … [Read more...]

We would like to wish all former members and their families a Happy and blessed Easter. Also please keep our Wounded Warriors and all of our servicemen and women in your thoughts as they are off protecting our way of life. Once again we salute you all and thank you … [Read more...]

Watkins Street will begin its quest for the King of the Ice crown with the first game being held on Wed 326 at 845AM. Good luck to the team We will also be saying congrats and good luck to FF John Hillery L120 who is tentatively slated to be promoted to Lieutenant the same day … [Read more...]

A great time was had by all at EngineTruck Hockey as Watkins St members laced up the skates for a pre - King of the Ice skate. The truck outlasted their brothers from across the floor by a score of 9-6. First time player Mike Noon L120 stole the show netting 2 goals enroute to an … [Read more...]

All former members are welcome to join us for breakfast at the firehouse on St. Paddys Day. If you cannot make it there we look forward to seeing everyone at Bradys. … [Read more...]

Watkins St will play for bragging rights on March 13th in Long Beach at the Long Beach Rink starting at 3PM. The festivities will continue afterwards with a party at The Beach House. All former members are welcome. Please contact the firehouse for more details. … [Read more...]

Congrats to Jimmy OBrien Ret E231L120 on the start of his new career as a police officer in Florida. After 20 years of service to NYC Jimmy and his family decided to relocate to Florida where this unique opportunity presented itself. All of Watkins St wishes him well and the … [Read more...]

Please keep Ret Chief Ed Wetzel in your prayers. He has undergone lung surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital this past week and he asked that his friends be kept up to date. Ed is a Watkins St legend - the stories are endless. He was assigned to E231 as a proby in 1952 … [Read more...]

Happy 50th Birthday to our top whip and senior man FF Larry Schneckenburger L120 Kudos to E231 members for setting up the surprise party complete with cake and decorations for Larry while 120 was out on BI. The big guy was touched and remarked That was great Pictures to follow … [Read more...]