WHFD Holds Family Night
 
By Lieutenant Christopher Koretski
May 30, 2017
 

Watch Hill Firefighters set aside the 5th Tuesday of those months that have them for our department's "Family Night." Family and friends of the Watch Hill Firefighters are invited to spend time together relaxing with fellow members and their guests. This month, our theme was "Party in the Village." We were able to gather at the newly restored Lanphere Livery at 1 Bay Street for the epicenter of our event.

Highlights included rides on our new Marine 101 and Marine 100. Guests were also treated to rides and a history lesson aboard a local charter boat "Encore" with WHFD Firefighter and boat owner Captain Jack Spratt. Jack also shared with us his Model T for rides around the village.

Families enjoyed a delicious dinner from the Buon Appetito food truck and Watch Hill Firefighter James Nicholas donated ice cream from Saint Clare Annex for all to enjoy.

The WHFD sincerely thanks all of the members of our department who volunteer their time to serve the community and appreciate the dedication of their families who support them. Without them we could not function.

A fun night was had by all and we look forward to our next event.
 
Units: Marine 100, Marine 101, Truck 100, Engine 103, Ladder 104
 
Members enjoy dinner with their family outside of 1 Bay Street from our guest food truck.
Members enjoy dinner with their family outside of 1 Bay Street from our guest food truck.
Members and the families enjoyed free ice cream courtesy of Saint Clare Annex.
Members and the families enjoyed free ice cream courtesy of Saint Clare Annex.
 
Special thanks to Firefighter James Nicholas and his family for giving each of our guests free ice cream.
Special thanks to Firefighter James Nicholas and his family for giving each of our guests free ice cream.
Firefighter James Nicholas chats with some of the guests after dinner.
Firefighter James Nicholas chats with some of the guests after dinner.
 
Dunn's Corners Fire Captain Dan Schilke (Father of 2 WHFD members) discusses boating with Watch Hill Firefighter Jack Spratt.
Dunn's Corners Fire Captain Dan Schilke (Father of 2 WHFD members) discusses boating with Watch Hill Firefighter Jack Spratt.
A young family member enjoys Engine 103 and Lieutenant Hannah Schilke's gear.
A young family member enjoys Engine 103 and Lieutenant Hannah Schilke's gear.
 
Firefighter Jack Spratt takes members out for a ride through the village in his antique model T.
Firefighter Jack Spratt takes members out for a ride through the village in his antique model T.
Ladder 104 stands by in the parking lot by the boat docks just in case of an emergency.
Ladder 104 stands by in the parking lot by the boat docks just in case of an emergency.
 
Truck 100 and Engine 103 are seen with Firefighter Jack Spratt's antique Model T
Truck 100 and Engine 103 are seen with Firefighter Jack Spratt's antique Model T
The Buon Appeitio food truck served up a great meal for our volunteers and their families.
The Buon Appeitio food truck served up a great meal for our volunteers and their families.
 
A beautiful meal
A beautiful meal
Lieutenant Chris Koretski steps off Marine 101 with PFD's for our guests to wear on their ride.
Lieutenant Chris Koretski steps off Marine 101 with PFD's for our guests to wear on their ride.
 
Dunn's Corners Fire Captain Dan Schilke (Father of 2 WHFD members) talks about the capabilities of Marine 101 with Lieutenant Chris Koretski at the helm
Dunn's Corners Fire Captain Dan Schilke (Father of 2 WHFD members) talks about the capabilities of Marine 101 with Lieutenant Chris Koretski at the helm
The impressive electronics on Marine 101. These include a state of the art Simrad chart plotter and radar system as well as fire radios seen here.
The impressive electronics on Marine 101. These include a state of the art Simrad chart plotter and radar system as well as fire radios seen here.
 
Captain Schilke reviews the mission log aboard Marine 101
Captain Schilke reviews the mission log aboard Marine 101
Serenity Chen, sister to 2 WHFD Firefighters takes a picture during her ride on Marine 101.
Serenity Chen, sister to 2 WHFD Firefighters takes a picture during her ride on Marine 101.
 
Firefighter Rachel Schilke enjoys a ride with her family on Marine 101.
Firefighter Rachel Schilke enjoys a ride with her family on Marine 101.
The fog rolled in quickly during later evening rides on the Watch Hill boats.
The fog rolled in quickly during later evening rides on the Watch Hill boats.
 
WHFD Chief Bob Peacock, Lieutenants Chris Koretski and Denny Mello stand on the dock while cordinating rides on the new Marine 101 for famlies.
WHFD Chief Bob Peacock, Lieutenants Chris Koretski and Denny Mello stand on the dock while cordinating rides on the new Marine 101 for famlies.
Watch Hill Ladder 104 stands ready to respond to an emergency call in the village. Thankfully none were received during the event allowing our volunteer firefighters to enjoy a nice evening with their families.
Watch Hill Ladder 104 stands ready to respond to an emergency call in the village. Thankfully none were received during the event allowing our volunteer firefighters to enjoy a nice evening with their families.
 
Firefighter Jack Spratt's Model T is seen with the guest food truck behind 1 Bay Street
Firefighter Jack Spratt's Model T is seen with the guest food truck behind 1 Bay Street
Fire Police Sergeant Bob Perkins and his Granddaughter enjoy family night.
Fire Police Sergeant Bob Perkins and his Granddaughter enjoy family night.
 
The WHFD Historical Display including our antique hose cart is seen at 1 Bay Street
The WHFD Historical Display including our antique hose cart is seen at 1 Bay Street
Chief Peacock and Christian take control of the seas in the Marine 100, a 17ft Montauk that is part of Watch Hill’s marine fleet.
Chief Peacock and Christian take control of the seas in the Marine 100, a 17ft Montauk that is part of Watch Hill’s marine fleet.
 
Lt. Patrick Majeika's family listens in as he receives driving instructions for operating the antique car.
Lt. Patrick Majeika's family listens in as he receives driving instructions for operating the antique car.
Watch Hill Fire Department’s families rode in style to St. Claire Annex for ice cream in Jack Spratt’s 1913 Model T.
Watch Hill Fire Department’s families rode in style to St. Claire Annex for ice cream in Jack Spratt’s 1913 Model T.
 
Christian, son of Captain Perkins, takes a turn driving in Watch Hill Harbor on FF Jack Spratt’s boat, Encore.
Christian, son of Captain Perkins, takes a turn driving in Watch Hill Harbor on FF Jack Spratt’s boat, Encore.