FDNY Engine 231 / Ladder 120

​Watkins Street Regrets to announce the passing of former Captain Brendan F. McCormick E231.  Capt. McCormick was the commander of E231 from 1981-1985. Capt. McCormick, a happy man always with a smile on his face, was a member of the FDNY during the war years and was a fixture at … [Read more...]

Check out photos from 2017 in the gallery page. … [Read more...]

The software and layout for the website was recently updated.  If you would like to take a look back in the archives there is a link on the left side of the home page labeled News Prior to 2015.  It will bring you to a menu where you can search by year. … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Watkins Street alumni Lt. Dennis Gordon (Rescue 4) on 37 years of service , Lt. John Narbutt (Engine 308) on 32 years of service, and Capt. Larry Tompkins (Squad 41) on 27 years of service. Come out and raise a glass to our Brothers to congratulate them on … [Read more...]

Chief Lee has recently hung up the boots as a Chief in the 44 Battalion.  An experienced fire officer, always working in the busiest firehouses in the city, the chief was always cool calm and collected on scene.  A retirement party was held at Connollys Corner in Maspeth.  Good … [Read more...]

Watkins Street gives a heartfelt tip of the cap and congratulations to Steve Hay (L120)on his promotion to Lieutenant.  Commissioner Nigro presided over promotions at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn where friends and family gathered to congratulate the newly promoted … [Read more...]

The holiday season is among us again, and before we settle down and celebrate with our families, the officers and members of watkins street bring their families together to meet santa clause and share a few laughs.  Santa came in early in the afternoon but not before the brothers … [Read more...]

Watkins Street members turned out in force at the Christian Cultural Center on Flatlands Ave as Commissioner Daniel Nigro presided over an FDNY Promotion Ceremony which included FF Daniel Monteleone (L120) to Lieutenant. Lt Monteleone spent his entire 12 year career in L120.  … [Read more...]

This years dinner dance was held at Fort Hamilton Army base in Brooklyn.  The venue was unbelievable with the varazano bridge in the background and a character that only an old stone fort has.  Capt Duggan (E231) Lt. Mirra (L120) and Chief DiMartino (B44) gave some kind words and … [Read more...]

L120 is cruising around Brownsville in style with their new 2017 Seagrave tower ladder. It only took a couple tours before it brought the boys to a multiple in East New York.  The rig is due to serve Watkins Street and the community of Brownsville for the next 10 … [Read more...]

Watkins Street salutes FDNY War Years legend, Lt. George Guinan 4th, who recently passed to a higher level. A true Patriot who served both the City of New York and in United States Navy.  George was assigned to Engine 231 in 1960 and was promoted to Lieutennant in 1974. As a … [Read more...]

Last night one of our newest members, FF Connor Davan (E231) was honored to have the opportunity to work with a former member of Watkins Street and his father Battalion Chief Brian Davan( B19).  Chief Davan served on Watkins Street from '89-'02 before being promoted to … [Read more...]

This years Watkins Street Picnic was held down in the Rockaways. The weather couldn't have be better and everyone enjoyed themselves.  The partied carried on until the early morning switching over to the Bungalow Bar after the sun went down.  A big thanks to Chris Banker (L120) … [Read more...]

The Members of the 44 Battalion took part in the first annual softball tournament.  The boys from Bradford Street took the championship after a long day of laughs and camaraderie.  We look forward to next year to keep the tradition going. "The Tradition Continues.... … [Read more...]