Celebrate the legacy of Engine 279 and Tower Ladder 131, proudly serving Red Hook, Brooklyn since 1913. Known by their spirited nickname, the “Happy Hookers,” this tee combines functional comfort with rich department history and is a meaningful way to honor community and remembrance.

• Firehouse: Engine 279 / Tower Ladder 131 — Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
• Nickname: “Happy Hookers”
• Material & Care: 100% cotton with classic fit, ribbed collar, taped neck & shoulders; machine wash cold

Legacy Highlights:

• First in service in 1913—over a century of neighborhood protection
• Engine 279 functions as a Decon and Communication Unit
• Tower Ladder 131 serves as a SOC Support and Water Rescue Unit
• In honor of heroes lost on 9/11: Lt. Jovic, FF Rodriguez, FF Regenhard, FF Henderson, and FF Ragusa
• Harry Gillen, TL 131 veteran, still visits daily to contribute custom-stained-glass pieces to firehouses across the city