FDNY Engine Company 41 Acrylic Print

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This painting is of a Bronx Firehouse located at 330 East 150th Street. It was painted back in 1989. I befriended Lt Ed Keating and his crew back in the 80s. The company is a class act. The company is a squad and responds to approximately 3, 500 runs a year which 420 are occupied building fires. The building was built at the turn of the century and the architectural facade is remarkable. It was a challenge to paint.

They lost 6 members on 9/11- NEVER FORGET.

My name is Paul Joseph Walsh and I was raised in Newington CT. I had an inherent artist interest and began painting at an early age. I was encouraged by family and art teachers to continue to expand my artistic ability. I also had an interest in firefighting at an early age. I joined the fire service as a volunteer in 1979. After serving 5 years, my love for firefighting transitioned to a career with the City of New Britain Fire Department (NBFD). I'm currently a Deputy Chief with NBFD and a third generation firefighter. I attended Central Connecticut State University for graphic arts and Hartford State Technical College for fire science. I was inspired by a friend and New York City Firefighter/Artist John Goss to paint firefighters as my...