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Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function: Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:: over 8 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: CivieTown Fire - Station 9

Years With Department/Agency: Since April 2011....

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Tri Beach Fire St.8 (NC) 2008-2011
Pleasant Hill Fire Department (Oregon) - 1986-1989
Chemeketa Comm. College: Fire- E-305 (Oregon) 1991-1992

My Training:: FF 1&2 , Haz-Mat ops/awareness , EVD , Water Rescue Level 1 , VMR Extrication...

About Me:: I'm just a layed back dude. I have 2 boys and a baby girl who are my LIFE. Heidi (my fiencee) makes it all come togetehr-. My crew has always come first , and I love the guys on the job. My life is devoted to my family , and to the greatest job on the planet.
" Suck it up!! "

Day Job:: FireFighter

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/clowndamagedrummer

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined to make a difference. I've always been about helping people (I know it sounds like a canned answer , but it's true). And I've formed many friendships on the job along the way. It's the greatest job on Earth.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I feel like I'm making a difference..you don't just go to work , punch the clock , and go home...in THIS job , you TRULY make a difference.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Obviously blood borne pathogens is a major issue , but I think the way things are going in today's world , we need to be more aware and ready for biological type responses.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Posted on December 25, 2008 at 12:22am 1 Comment 0 Likes

I just wanted to take a second and wish everyone a safe and Very Merry Christmas , and a Happy New Year!!

-Let's be careful out there ;)

-Troy

8 firefighters injured in FDNY firehouse blaze

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 1:23pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

8 firefighters hurt in firehouse blaze

By Jotham Sederstrom

DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Saturday, November 29th 2008, 12:29 AM

Firefighters battle a blaze - at their own firehouse in Harlem.

A blaze broke out inside a Manhattanville firehouse Friday, injuring eight firefighters, including a chief.

The two-alarm fire, which began around 8 p.m., sparked on a landing between the second and third floors of Engine 80 and… Continue

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At 9:40am on October 30, 2009, Rick K. said…: well thats bad enough!!! could of been a lot worse! stay safe and enjoy your time off till monday!

At 11:46pm on October 29, 2009, Rick K. said…: Hope your ok bro.

At 11:49am on August 29, 2009, Tony Tricarico said…: Retired life is good, it's not the job, but it's good. Still doing training and traveling. Glad the knee is holding out. Hope all else is well, looking forward to doing some training with you guys. Talk to you soon

At 9:17pm on January 4, 2009, Billy B Casteel JR said…: I hope you had a safe and fun new years

At 2:26pm on December 25, 2008, Billy B Casteel JR said…: thanks you have a safe and a merry christmas
billy casteel

At 10:27pm on November 30, 2008, CW said…: Hey Whts goin On??? Seen tht Ur Blazers Beat Up on Detroit!!! Also Keep Us posted on the crew/ news frm N.Y.C. if U hear n e thing else about them

At 8:03am on November 24, 2008, Tony Tricarico said…: Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers.

At 12:18pm on November 21, 2008, Paul said…: Hey Troy,
Thanks. Its always comforting to know that our extended family is there to support us. Stay Safe!

At 5:07pm on November 14, 2008, Micheal Dorsey said…: thanks for the add, go carolina! funny thing, im on the list for charlotte fire

At 9:39pm on November 12, 2008, Tony Tricarico said…: Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We will be there in support of his family.
Stay safe
Tony