Frank Fredericks, October 13th, 1916
On Friday, October 13, 1916 at 8:51 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1571, 9th and York Streets for a fire at the Quaker City Waste Company – a two-story brick building located at 913-19 W. York Street.
While operating at this fire, Ladderman Frank Fredericks of Truck 12 was working on the roof with several other firemen, when suddenly the roof gave way. The firemen were plunged into the collapsing mass of debris, however when rescuing parties reached them, it was found that Ladderman Fredericks had suffocated amidst the debris.
Ladderman Fredericks had been transferred to Truck 12 only 3 weeks before this unfortunate accident.
Frank Fredericks, October 13th, 1916
On Friday, October 13, 1916 at 8:51 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1571, 9th and York Streets for a fire at the Quaker City Waste Company – a two-story brick building located at 913-19 W. York Street.
While operating at this fire, Ladderman Frank Fredericks of Truck 12 was working on the roof with several other firemen, when suddenly the roof gave way. The firemen were plunged into the collapsing mass of debris, however when rescuing parties reached them, it was found that Ladderman Fredericks had suffocated amidst the debris.
Ladderman Fredericks had been transferred to Truck 12 only 3 weeks before this unfortunate accident.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 32 - January 15, 1902
Transferred Ladderman Truck 12 - March 3, 1902
Transferred Ladderman Truck 10 - July 7, 1904
Transferred Hoseman Engine 26 - December 10, 1904
Transferred Hoseman Engine 50 - January 21, 1909
Transferred Hoseman H.P. Pump Station - May 1, 1912
Transferred Hoseman Engine 58 - January 1, 1916
Transferred Ladderman Truck 12 - September 22, 1916