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Joel Swanson

64, Male

Kelley

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: Fire Service 8 years, First Responder 27 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Westory Fire Agency-Kelley Dept. Kelley, IA.
Years With Department/Agency: 8 years
Web Site:: http://dps@iastate.edu
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Colo Fire & Rescue, Colo, IA
2001 to 2004
My Training:: FFI, Haz Mat Operational, Extrication, Driver/Operator, former EMS First reponder
About Me:: I've been in law enforcement for 29 years, EMS for 27, firefighting for 8 years.
I've lived in Iowa all my life, have traveled in the USA, alot. Visited many of your fine states. Want to visit them all plus some countries as well.
All three of these jobs have kept me pretty tied down. I just dropped my EMS for a while to free up my schedule, but will go back into it when I leave law enforcement in the next year.
I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and interests.
I'm a pretty laid back, yet off the wall person. Enjoy laughing and clowning around when not busy. I've enjoyed getting into the fire fighting world, wished I did it years ago! But I enjoy the best of three worlds right now.
You can find me on Facebook and Myspace: www.myspace.com/ SwanfireDawg
Day Job:: Police Sergeant
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace/swanfiredawg
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I figured I could stand around and watch people suffer or I could be someone who could help in an emergency situation.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people in bad situations
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of enough funding for smaller agencies, lack of volunteers in our area.

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Grant Powers

Thanks for the welcome message Joel. Best of luck in your career.

Jan 10, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Hey Bro! Hows it goin at ISU this week ? I guess its pickin up a little this week. My oldest headed back to MSU Monday an my baby starts back this coming week. Everythings almost back to normal !

Jan 10, 2008
Thomas Muntz

Thanks

Jan 10, 2008
sandra

thank you u have a good one to

Jan 11, 2008
Katie Lou

Thanks for the add!! Be safe out there

Jan 11, 2008
Jackie

Hey Joel, Sorry that is has been a while since I have been able to get on here. Went to Florida for the holidays, since I have been back we have been busy. All is good just getting things started for the new year. Hope all is good your way. Jackie

Jan 13, 2008
Tom

Hey Joel - Thanks and have a safe 2008!

Jan 13, 2008
Rebecca

Thank you Joel for your comment on my SGT. He made it safely out of Iraq and now is in Germany. I will be joining him in about 3 months.
-Rebecca Mathias

Jan 13, 2008
Rachel

Thank you for your comment. I had a good weekend mainly because i was in class the whole time. I completed my NIMS 200

Jan 13, 2008
Berni

Hi Joel,
How is the New Year going? Hope it's off to a good start for you!
Berni

Jan 13, 2008
Doug

thanks for the comment. stay safe out there as well.

Jan 14, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Hey! Joel , man I swear we were quite for sooo long but since Thanksgiving we been trying to burn everything down around here. Get caught up on yer work ! How did yer teams do this past weekend ? You gotta be a PACKER MAN ant ya ? Bart Starr was my 1st favorite as a kid .

Jan 14, 2008
candy

Just thought i would come by and say hello!!!!
have a great and safe week!!!

Jan 15, 2008
Clint Millsaps

I appreciate it Man Take care Be safe

Clint Millsaps
FVFD # 835

Jan 15, 2008
Jill

Thanks for the welcome. You have a safe week also.

Jan 15, 2008
GirlFFMedic

Thanks for the Welcome! Be safe.

Jan 16, 2008
Diana

Hello and thanks for the welcome...Be safe TTFN DIANA

Jan 16, 2008
Amber

Your Welcome for the ADD!!! ^^ Be Safe & Have Fun!!!

Jan 17, 2008
Jacque

Thank you for the welcome, and I hope you have a safe year

Jan 17, 2008
Amanda W.

Thanks!! You do the same!! :~}

Jan 17, 2008
Aaron Robbins

We have like 4 just about like it

Jan 17, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Good Mornin ! fixin' to go wallpaper ! have a good'un !

Jan 18, 2008
Lt.Dan

Thank you.

Jan 18, 2008
Cliff (a.k.a.Chiefiredog)

Hello Joel thanks for the welcome ..Keep it safe and have a great day !! Cliff( aka chiefiredog)

Jan 18, 2008
Katreena

Thank you!!! You have a great weekend!!!

Jan 18, 2008
Clint Millsaps

Thank you for the patch I got it today. when ever you get some Fire Dept Ptaches send them to me Please Thank you Be safe and God Bless

Clint Millsaps
FVFD # 835

Jan 18, 2008
duane rivers

thanks and u do the same

Jan 19, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Saw yer video Joel, Now that was a car fire! If we have one like that Sunday ,might let it burn awhile to stay warm by down here : ) , Headin out to the tailgate party to see "THE PUNISHER" , JUSTIN WREN, whoop some poor fellas butt in a cage or a raslin ring are something, its gona be a first for me.

Jan 19, 2008
Shawn

Thank you. Stay safe. Shawn

Jan 19, 2008
Justin

How did you guys turn out on the fate of KFD. Haven't heard a word, just wonderin.

Jan 20, 2008
Reggie Cervantes

Thanks for the welcome.
Reggie Cervantes

Jan 20, 2008
EDFD718

I hate to say i live in key west, iowa but I am a fire fighter in East Dubuque, IL

Jan 20, 2008
Victoria Day

ty and u enjoy yours as well

Jan 20, 2008
candy

No They Don't Know What Started It Yet...Might Not Be Able To...It Has Burned For 6 Days Now....All Evidence Is Gonna Be Hard To Find....It Is A Little Suspicious Because The Same Man Who Owns This Had Another Warehouse Burn Up It Started A Day Before This One....

Jan 20, 2008
candy

I'll Keep Ya Informed!! So Far It Has Burned 10% Of The GA. Crop!!

Jan 21, 2008
Jesse Brine

Hi, It's cold up here to and got a little bit of snow now but it is going to rain later this week so i do not know how long it is going to stay.

Jan 21, 2008
Victoria Day

yw have a great week

Jan 21, 2008
Joshua

hey!! ya i will try!! lol thanks for the comment!! you be safe out there! hope you have a good week too!!

Jan 21, 2008
Nicki

Hello and thank you...

Jan 21, 2008
David Weitz

Thanks for the all of the welcomes, wish I would have found this site sooner.

Jan 21, 2008
Keith Wright

I'm new to ffn. I was just wondering how you got the background for your text boxes. Thanks in advance.

Jan 22, 2008
Penni

Thanks. Nice page you have.

Jan 22, 2008
Brian

Thanks for the comment, and stay safe

Jan 22, 2008
Chris Anderson

Hey glad to see another Iowa firefighter on here. Nice page too.

Jan 23, 2008
Keith Wright

Hope this finds you doing well today. Have a safe and wonderful week may god watch out for everyone of us.

Jan 23, 2008
Tommy O L26

Cool page how are u i am fine and u stay safe

Jan 23, 2008
Jennifer

It is cold here and just some flurries, hopefully will get a night s sleep. Hope your week gets better.

Jan 23, 2008
Kristen K

Ohhh we are a rowdy bunch but we get er done ya know!!!

Jan 23, 2008
maria

hey ur welcome hun yes i would love that
lol
u take care to
maria

Jan 24, 2008
David Allison 7220

shoot... i wish i could man... buts these past few days its been cold and sloppy down here.

Jan 24, 2008