Andrew A. Fredericks‚ 40‚ firefighter‚ FDNY‚ Squad 18. A 21-year FDNY veteran‚ Fredericks was co-author of the FDNY’s Engine Company Operations Manual. He was a New York State-certified fire instructor‚ an instructor for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs‚ an adjunct lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice‚ and taught at fire service training meetings across the country. The father of two had bachelor’s degrees in political science‚ and public safety and fire science‚ and a master’s degree in fire protection management.
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I’ll be climbing for you, miss you Andy #FDICNFFFCLIMB2015
– Emily ButterfieldThank you for your selfless acts of courage each and every day, and for your bravery in helping keep your community safe. We will never forget.
– Starla TaylorA great friend,mentor and instructor. He had the answer to the problem regardless of what it was. He helped me understand fire science and how to apply it to firefighting and fire life safety. I was a student at Rockland Community College from 1994 to 1997 for an Associates in Fire Science. He was one of my Fire Science instructors. It was an honor to have known him and had the opportunity to gain the knowledge that so many in the FDNY had cause of him. Never forget!!
– George C DeGiovanniOn Friday, I again climbed 110 stories during our stair climb wearing your tag and your picture/bio on my tank. I have met some great people from your station house and so many other who have had the pleasure of learning from you. It is an honor to climb because you climbed.
– Jeff burkhartOn Friday, I again climbed 110 stories during our central NY stair climb wearing your tag and your picture/bio on my tank. I have met some great people from your station house and so many other who have had the pleasure of learning from you. It is an honor to climb because you climbed.
– Jeff burkhartI climbed for FF Fredericks at the 2016 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field yesterday. I was referred to his combined works in Fire Engineering. I’ll be having this printed, bound, and added to my essential reading. Thank you, and may you never be forgotten.
– Clint MuellerI walked for you in Delaware’s 911 memorial walk. May your memory forever live one! Gone but Never Forgotten. Fellow Sister firefight Sta. 17 Wilmington Delaware
– Kimberly AbrahamI climbed 110 stories at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in my home town of Thomasville, in memory of Mr. Andy.
– Denise CarltonYesterday I participated in the 9/11 Stair Climb Memorial in Imperial, Ca. I climbed in honor of Andrew A. Fredericks. I always understood what a great sacrifice firefighters like him made. However, yesterday’s climb gave me a deeper understanding of his ultimate sacrifice. Your memory will live on!
– Gabriela SosaI was representing you today Andrew at the Springfield area memorial stair climb. You will not be forgotten.
R’vyn,
– R'vynjunior firefighter at Western Taney County Fire
Climbing every one of these stories for you today.
– Tristen KrakieI did the the 9-11 stair climb memorial in the honor of Andrew and it was a great honor to carry him with me and I am very sorry for your loss
– Dylan DavisCousin;
There is not a day you aren’t missed .
Our time together as family, was priceless , and our memories are ones that shaped me and Michael .
Because of you, he went to Union, and because of Michelle and your relationship , I learned to emulate selfless acts of kindness .
You taught us to follow our heart, and do what you love .
I think of you often , and one day I’ll see you soon.
Love , Tina
– Tina Cestone VanVlaenderenFor 18 years I wear a memorial bracelet dedicated to FF Andrew Fredericks – FDNY Squad 18.
– Ron NelsonThank you for running in as others were running out
Your memory lives on through all of us.
I never had the privilege of knowing you, but today I randomly picked up a card with your name on it at my gym. This was an effort to memorialize the 343 firefighters we lost on September 11, 2001. I completed a grueling CrossFit workout with your card at my station. I am proud to have read about you after the fact. I am humbled to hear people’s memories of you. I am grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate your legacy today. Thank you. I will never forget.
– Tony CordellMy son Nick Loper, Firefighter in Adams County, Colorado, climbed 110 flights in full gear yesterday in the honor of Andrew Fredricks.
– Teresa LoperMy son is proudly representing your name today! #NeverForget
– Luke EstesI climbed 110 stories today at the Thomasville GA 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb. I randomly picked your card/picture to carry.
– Rodney Hunterthank you for your service and your sacrifice. You won’t be forgotten!
My recent fire instructor on Engine Company operations turned me on to Andy and his publications. I’ve been sifting through manuscripts and researching Mr. Fredericks and I can see I will be learning a lot from his service, lectures, publications and overall contributions to the fire service. Rest easy sir.
– J. SmithI completed the stair climb at Lambeau Field
– Tom Weisketoday, Sept 10, 2022 wearing your name on my tag. We will never forget.
Every September 11th I remember the sacrifice you and all made that day. You mentored me as child in ways you never knew. I remember waiting for the bus and watching you every morning leaving for work. I had the opportunity to be an acolyte in your wedding. That morning I knew you would be there, running in as others ran away. You will always be remembered as a hero. Miss you and know your legacy will aways live on.
– Jon AndrewsJonathan andrews
Yesterday Sept 10, 2022 I ran for you in The Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial walk/run. It was an honor to carry your name and picture as I completed the run.
– Vivian RodriguezAndy, you came into my life when I was 14 years old. You married my sister Michelle when I was 18. I am your children’s Godmother, you would be so proud of them. I will always remember you until I take my last breath I have made sure my children know all about you and what you did that day. I’m so proud that you were part of my life, I will never ever forget! My love is with you now and forever until I see you again!
– Christina MintsMelbourne 2024
– Naomi GoodinToday I climbed 28 flights wearing your tag. Reading your biography was inspirational. Thanks for helping me along the way
I climbed for FF Andrew Fredricks 9/11/24 at Anderson Hospital. Thank you for your selfless acts. We will never forget ❤️🖤❤️
– Chala WalshI think of you often when I think of my time as the secretary at Harrisburg Area Community College when you came down to teach our recruits.
– Tammy Fritz