Brian C. Hickey‚ 47‚ captain‚ FDNY‚ Rescue 4. During his 20-year FDNY career‚ he worked in Harlem‚ the Bronx‚ and Woodside and South Jamaica in Queens. In 1998‚ he was promoted to captain. Dedicated to his wife and children as well as to his fellow firefighters‚ Hickey kept a photo of his family inside his helmet‚ along with the Mass cards of the three firefighters who died in the Father’s Day tragedy. Hickey was also an instructor in the Nassau County Fire Academy. As a fire commissioner in Bethpage‚ he worked to increase cooperation among all Long Island fire departments.
Today I had the privilege of representing Brian C. Hickey during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field. There was so much love and support there today. Thank you to Brian and all the other courageous firefighters who fought on that tragic day for our country. To his family and friends, all of us here at Lambeau today will never forget. Much love to you all.
– Kristy HockbergerToday I had the opportunity to do a stair climb memorial at Bay View Middle school, and the person I climbed for was no other that Brian him self. Let me just start off saying that that was a huge and amazing experience I have ever felt, I even hurt my leg but I’m not complaining because of Brian. I want Brian’s family to know that I supported him today and I’m very proud of doing so. Love to the family of Brian C. Hickey.
– Sam BrudnickiToday, I walk 78 flights of steps for Brian C. Hickey #neverforget
– Lauren BradleyToday I ran up and down stairs at bay view. Never forget.
– Madelyn TingleyHi, my name is Cora T., Today I ran up 78 flights in honor of 9/11 and Brian Hickey. #NeverForget ??
– Cora TwaroskiI climbed in your honor.
– AidanI climbed today in honor of Brian C. Hickey at Bayview Middle School. Never Forget.
– Hayden SchallerToday I climbed the steps in honor of Brian #neverforget.
– Emily BrunetteI climbed in honor of you yesterday at bay view middle school. I want to thank you for all you have done and I was honored to climb in your name. “Never forget”❤️
– RachelI climbed 110 flights of stairs today in your honor, Brian. Never forget. ❤️
– Robyn MooreToday I climbed 110 flights of stairs in your honor at Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville IL….Never forget…
– Jane HomeierToday I had the privilege of walking in your honor at the 2018 Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Red Rocks Amphitheater. As a native New Yorker who worked across the street from the World Trade Center, I felt privileged to represent you. And to Captain Hickey’s family, I wanted to let you know that I thought and prayed for you today.
– Laura PoydI was honored to climb in the 9/11 Stair Climb at Lambeau Field for Brian. I admire your dedication to your community, fellow brothers, and fire service as a whole. You reached the top Brian, all 110 flights of stairs. As a fellow firefighter I hope to honor your legacy and those that have gone before you. Rest easy Brother we will take it from here.
– Kari Joas09/07/19
– Josh LaurinI had the honor of walking in honor of Brian Hickey at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. It was an incredible honor to participate in this event. My thought and prayers were with Capt. Hickey and his family as well as the other brothers and sisters who have sacrificed their lives protecting us. You will never be forgotten!
Today I had the opportunity to climb Snow King Mountain, Jackson Wyoming. To honor Captain Brian C. Hickey. God Bless your family
– melanie ADAMSI remember playing stickball in front of your house on 10th street in Bethpage. I’m only 3 years older than you, you were a great kid an d then you became a dedicated firefighter who will always be in my heart.
– Joe RufranoToday I had the honor in running for Brian Hickey in downtown Clayton,NC. #NeverForget
– Dominique SingletaryI had the privilege of representing Brian today in Canada Ont. 9/11 stair climb. The ceremony was beautiful and I couldn’t help but shed a couple of tears. Thank you for being such an amazing hero. Sincerely a firewife. Thoughts and prayers to the family
– Amber BarbosaI meant Brian back 1977 when he entered the Air Force. He was stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Brian was just starting his career with the Air Force and I was ending mine. Brian love was his wife and the New York fire department. He often talked about him and his wife or girlfriend at the time riding in the Chevy with a convertible top that leaked. He also talked about joining the New York fire department when he got out. Anybody that knew Brian certainly misses him but Brian did what he love and that was being there to help people. And to Brian’s family, Brian was a great guy with great integrity and honor.
– Joseph FitzpatrickRest in peace old friend until we meet again.
Shortly after 9/11, my church had a basket of slips of paper with names of the fallen, and people could take a name to pray for that person. I drew Brian’s name and prayed for him every single day for a year, and then kept his name in my missal where I have seen it and prayed for him now 20 years. I prayed for him this morning. I will never forget.
– KathleenI climbed in honor of Captain Brian Hickey today at the Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. I will remember Captain Hickey every shift I work from here on out. I hope his family knows that he is not forgotten!
– Chris GabisRemembering Brian Hickey on this day that I will never forget. My condolences will always be with his family.
– AmandaOn Saturday 9/11/2021 I had the privilege to walk in honor of Captain Hickey during on 9/11 Stair Climb with my 8 year old son. We both climbed the 110 flights in honor of Captain Hickey in Binghamton, NY. We are both proud to Climb in his honor.
– Jamie RaceJamie Race
It’s and honor to climb in his memory. Clayton 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb (St. Louis, MO). Never forget – prayers for his family and friends.
– ShawneeToday, 9/11/2022. I had the honor of walking in remembrance of Captain Brian Hickey, at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Truist, Rockers Stadium, (High Point, NC). When arriving, there was cards available, that contained the name of a fallen hero. I had the honor of selecting Brian’s card to take with me on every step of my climb. Words alone, can’t express the privilege I felt, holding Brian’s card, as I walked each step within the stadium. This stair climb, allowed me to reflect on the true meaning of the word “hero”. Thank you Brian for reminding us all, what dedication, compassion and love really means, and how we need to continue, your legacy, in setting those same examples to one another. My prayers are with you and your family, along with all of those brothers and sisters who have fallen. “Never forget” Love to you and your family. ♥️.
– Rich LambI didn’t know about you or your story until I saw your name on the FDNY Rescue 4 Firetruck in at the Museum of Fire in Phoenix, AZ. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice! I pray that your family is at peace.
– AnitaToday 9/11/23 I climbed 2071 steps at the 9/11 Tower Climb Memorial at Lavell Edwards BYU football stadium in Provo, Utah in honor of Captain Brian Hickey Rescue Co.4. It was my sincere honor to do this for his courage and heroism and to pay tribute to him in this way. My love and best wishes to his family and friends. I will never forget Captain Hickey nor the experience I shared with him this day.
– Allyn FreshI didn’t know the family personally but went to school with his son Dennis. He also passed in December 2011. Rest in peace and you both are together now. I’m so sorry. My dad was a 9/12 fireman and worked for ladder 161 on Coney Island but I was fortunate my dad wasn’t there but in route to the city at the time the towers fell. He wasn’t suppose to work that day but had been called in.
– JillI knew Brian through work not socially or as a friend and I will tell you I have nothing but fond memories and respect for him. He worked in my firehouse as a covering officer E-287, L-136 right down the street from R-4 where he ended up. He was also friendly, professional, into the job. I really don’t know how anyone could say a negative thing about him. I don’t know why I was thinking about him today 2/22/24 in Bloomington MN, but I was. One of the many ff’s that died to early and I’ll never forget
– George Schaaf