Captain Randy Trinkle LODD - Austin, TX

[NinjaMedic]

My partner Captain Randy Trinkle, of Austin/Travis County EMS Special Operations and Texas Task Force 1 was killed on his way home from work last Saturday after a 48hr shift which included a USAR exercise. He was a 15 year veteran and served as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Technical Search Specialist, and Special Operations Paramedic. The wreck happened less than a mile from his home in Fredericksburg after an hour and a half long drive, we believe it is likely that fatigue from his shift downtown contributed. Attached are a sampling of photos by members of our department.




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Captain Randy Trinkle

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Swiftwater Boat Squad Training

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His group of Texas Task Force 1 Helicopter Rescue Swimmers for the Katrina Deployment

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Randy burning heavy steel as a refresher for our USAR team

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Our USAR Urban Shield exercise

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Med-Rescue 17, our station

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The procession to Fredericksburg

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Our Honor Guard's patch

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Randy's Casket, all member's of the Special Operations division placed their ribbons on the casket.

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Another view of the ribbons

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[Ironman8]

Sorry for y'all's loss. Prayers are with his family. :(

Are you a member of TX Taskforce 1?

[nickdrak]

R.I.P. Capt.

Prayers sent.

[NinjaMedic]

Ironman8 not right now though I hope to be at some point, I am just a Tech Search Specialist on our Heavy Rescue unit, a number of our guys are though.

[Ironman8]

Ironman8 not right now though I hope to be at some point, I am just a Tech Search Specialist on our Heavy Rescue unit, a number of our guys are though.

Ok I was wondering if you knew my uncle, Anthony Tortorice? He was HFD for about 30 yrs and retired as a Captain and was a member of Task Force 1 SAR team (I believe he was also pretty high ranking there as well). Went to 9/11, Katrina, ect. Unfortunately he was one of those who came up with lung cancer after 9/11. He passed last year.

Too many good men going on before us...

[SeriousStudent]

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I hope that you, his family and other friends receive comfort and strength.

[jaxman7]

An honorable life that man led.

Condolences to his family and team mates and to you as well NinjaMedic.

I don't mean this to sound odd in any way but thank you for sharing this. He will be remembered and it's nice to know men are out there like him on watch for the rest of us. May Captain Trinkle rest in peace.

-Jax

[Battle*Hound]

Very sorry for your loss. It is certain he will be missed by many.

[M4Fundi]

I'm sorry for your loss! God Bless all of you for your service and sacrifice!