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Welcome from the quarters of Engine 60, Tower Ladder 17, and the 14th Battalion of the FDNY. We are located at 341 East 143 Street in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx 6th Division.

News from 143rd street

The firehouse on 143rd st is abuzz with activity this time of year. Annual inspection was in April and the men worked diligently to get the house ready. Between the additional days of B.I., company medicals, education day and training regularly at the rock the schedule was full. In keeping with tradition, the house was ready and passed inspection.
May 20, 2010 there will be a party at the Pitz Stop in Queens hosted by our members who recently got off probation.
May 23 is the annual FD vs. PD football game at Hofstra University on Long Island. Ladder 17s Wil Greenberg is playing and we are planning to tailgate.
June 4 is the 39 annual Harold Hoey seniors luncheon. The members of the firehouse prepare a turkey lunch for approximately 100 senior citizens from the community. This luncheon was started by F.F. Harry Hoey in 1971 and has been a tradition that has been carried on by Tom Mahoney, John Rohr and now by Steve Bowles.
The following Saturday is our 35th annual Memorial Mass. This was a difficult year for the Green Berets. Several formal members passed away and we will be remembering them at the mass.
Chief John Vaughn L17 F.F. Patrick Mcandrews E 60,
F.F. Kevin Rooney E60, L17 Lt. Richard Hamilton L17.
On June 10th we are planning a trip to Baltimore Maryland for a Yankee Game. This will be a 2 day trip with a bus leaving from the firehouse Thursday morning June 10th, game that night and returning on the 11th. For information contact: Tom Kelly L17.
Wednesday June 16, we are playing Ray Callahan's VFW post in Mahopac. This is the fifth year we will be playing the Veterans are hoping to keep our record perfect. This game is open for all former members who wish to play. Always a good time and cocktails after the game at the VFW post. If interested in playing or would like more info Contact: John Flanagan L17
We will be making another visit to the Walter Reid Army Hospital in Washington D.C. this June 18,19th. The 14th Battalion will be hosting a firehouse type BBQ lunch for our wounded warriors. If you ordered shirts and did not receive them we are sorry for the delay. We had a very large number of shirts on back order and the printer tells us they are on the way. Willie, we did not forget you.
For information contact: Chris Walsh L17 for shirt info contact Kyle Nevins E60.
July 8 is the Paul Murphy E60/L17 flotilla. This will be the fourth annual flotilla held at the boat club at Tobay beach in Wantagh L.I. Horseshoes, corn hole, food, beer and a lot of laughs. Contact: Gary Pekusic E60
A ugust 19th family Picnic Luau at Salesian H.S. in New Rochelle. Picnic starts at about noon and ends at 6 p.m. Food, drink, pool and games for the kids.
Friday September 10 is our annual Long Beach get together. Rain or Shine it will be held this date.
The 14th Battalion golf outing is being held again this year at the Hanah
Mountain Resort on September 15 -16 2010. The cost is only $99 for room,
2 rounds of golf, dinner and breakfast. Please confirm your reservation by
August. For more info: Bobby Engel (Beefman) at 1-347-538-9250
F The Green Berets are planning to attend an Army football game at West point on
Saturday October 2. Army vs.Temple Tailgate before and after game.
For more information check the website or contact: Kevin Goodwin E60
Kenny Francis, John Disalvo and Billy Welsh are going to organize the Christmas/Holiday get together for retired/active members again this year. Last years were a great success and they are planning to have it around the same week in December.

We would also like to recognize our members who have served the Middle East:
Chris Walsh Maj.USMC
Kirk Smith Ssgt.USArmy
Graig Dicembri Tsgt Air force
Chris Slutman Lcpcl USMC
Ellery Liburd SSgt. US Army

This is the largest number of members to serve from any one firehouse in the FDNY.

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