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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
E231 and all of Watkins Street would like to welcome our newest member FF Michael Richardson upon his transfer from E39. Welcome to Brownsville Mike … [Read more...]
Watkins St. will be heading to Windham Mountain this weekend Thurs - Sun 118 - 121 to help the Wounded Warriors on the slopes and to see to it they enjoy a weekend of fun at the lodge. All former members are invited to join us - call the firehouse for housing and other details. … [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...]
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...]
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...]