Jon Strong

Male

Hawarden, IA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

38 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hawarden Fire & Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

38 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://cityofhawarden.com/departments/fire-department/

My Training:

Never Enough!!!

About Me:

Hawarden is a community of 2500 people located in Northwest Iowa. The Fire Department has 32 volunteers and average about 35 calls a year. EMS is separate from the Fire Department.

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Day Job:

Body & Fender Repair

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

"Brother, when you weep for me, Remember, that it was meant to be. Lay me down and when you leave, Remember ill be at your sleeve.
In every dark and choking hall, ill be there as you slowly crawl. On every roof in driving snow, ill hold your coat and you will know. In cellars hot with searing heat, at windows where a gate you meet, in closets where young children hide, you know ill be there at your side.
The house from which i now respond, it overstaffed with heroes gone. Men who answered one last bell, did the job and did it well.
As firemen, we understand, that death's a card dealt in our hand a card we hope we never play, but one we hold there anyway.
That card is something we ignore, as we crawl across a weakened floor. For we know that we're the only prayer, for anyone that might be there.
So remember, as you wipe your tears, the joy i know throughout the years, as i did the job i loved to do, i pray that thought will see you through... Also its a family thing: Older brother was firefighter for 37 years, my youngest son has been on for 5 years, 1 nephew just retired with 25 years, 1 nephew retired with 15 years, 3 nephews still on the department, 1 great nephew just joined our department, 9 cousins that served and 2 are still on the department.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

First In...Last Out...Adrenalin Rush

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Gene Rhinehart

10-4, I will let you know sir! Thanks

Mar 28, 2009
kris

yo, its good to see another guy from the general area how long you been on FFN

Mar 29, 2009
kris

i could probably arrange it let me get back to you Thursday i know a few guys collect and disturbute patches and we put them on our walls at the station

Mar 29, 2009
Andrew Lipscombe

just got it today bro, thanks very much,

Mar 31, 2009
Daniel Robert Garvin

Hey Jon, Just stopping in to say hi! Any chance you would swap a patch with me bro? Can you tell me how I can get a Christian Firefighters patch? Stay safe and God bless!!!

Daniel

Mar 31, 2009
Daniel Robert Garvin

Hi Jon,
Great...I will send you some today. My address is:

Daniel Garvin
4399 Viau Street
Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
H9H 3B1

Thanks Jon and please stay safe! God bless.

Daniel

Apr 1, 2009
Daniel Robert Garvin

Thanks Jon!! Stay safe out there.

Daniel

Apr 1, 2009
Kevin O'Grady

Hi Jon
Great I'll get one in the mail for you, my address is as follows:

Kevin O'Grady
Box 653
Hardisty, Alberta, Canada
T0B 1V0

Thanks man Be Safe Kevin

Apr 2, 2009
Kevin O'Grady

Hi Jon - Just want to let you know the patch is in the mail.
Stay safe Kevin

Apr 3, 2009
WRFD 784

I got your patch. Thanks

Be Safe.
Jeremy WRFD 784

Apr 8, 2009
Daniel Robert Garvin

Hey Jon,
I got your patch today and wanted to say thanks! Great addition to my collection!! Stay safe bro.

Daniel

Apr 8, 2009
Matt kraft

Whats up ferry pants? Hot mamma says you cant keep up. It would be bad if the chief died of a heart attack!!!!!!

Apr 12, 2009
Gene Rhinehart

I sent ya a patch, i was out of shirts cus we had a new member join. But you should have your patch by now. Weird......

Apr 16, 2009
kris

hey jon sorry about not getting back to you sooner, i dont think it would be a problem i havent seen the guy who does our patch wall, hes been busy with his day job. when i see him or my captain comes back from vaction.

Apr 17, 2009
Kevin O'Grady

Hello Jon - just want to let you know I have your patch, thanks.
Be safe Kevin

Apr 18, 2009
Chris Larson

i think i have an xl to send could you by chance get a med. or L?

Apr 20, 2009
Chris Larson

ill send mine out today or tomorrow if youd like i would likt to trade patches as well but i dont have any of our patches

Apr 21, 2009
Cory Deaton

I think I could get ahold of a patch. As far as the mash DVDs they were my dads that he gave to me so they kinda meen something sorry.

Apr 21, 2009
Chris Larson

its packed up ill send it in the morning

Apr 21, 2009
Chris Larson

sent your shirt today should get to you in less than a week

Apr 22, 2009
Chris Reha

I would very much like to. I just started to collect them myself. Are you going to Summer Fire School? Maybe could hook up there

Apr 25, 2009
Jeremiah Hook

I would but we are all out at this time. We hopefully will be ordering some soon. then I will.

Apr 25, 2009
Thomas Muntz

we dont have a patch

Apr 25, 2009
Chris Cromwell

I would be very interested in trading patches. Just let me know where to send one!

Apr 26, 2009
Max Harlan

Unfortunately we don't have any patches sorry. Otherwise I would have loved to traded with you.

Apr 26, 2009
Dan

I'll get one in the mail asap

Apr 27, 2009
Jim Mease

we dont currently have patches,if we end up getting some i will get back with you

Apr 27, 2009
Chris Larson

will do

Apr 27, 2009
Chris Larson

i got the shirt today thankyou its a cood design

May 1, 2009
Chris Cromwell

I haven't forgot about you. I will have that patch out to you soon.

May 4, 2009
ROB ELLIOTT

hey how are things there hope all is good i am just wondering if you would be intrested in swaping patches and shirts with me with me here is my popstal address stay safe

rob elliott
8 scobie crescent
bellambi nsw 2518
australia

May 5, 2009
ROB ELLIOTT

hey my shirt size is xl lit me know when you have sent it to me please

May 6, 2009
ROB ELLIOTT

so have you sent the shirt hope i will get it soon

May 6, 2009
ROB ELLIOTT

i am just weighting for them to be finished getting made then i will send you on in the post whats your postal address or do you want me to send it to your fire house

May 7, 2009
Kevin O'Grady

Hi Jon - would love to trade a patch for the challenge patch. I have fire and EMS what would you like in exchange?
Be safe Kevin

May 13, 2009
Martin Johnson

Hi Jon, I'd be pleased to swap patches with you. Send your address, and I'll forward a couple of different, unused Winnipeg FD patches to you.
Martin Johnson
11 Blue Heron Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R2C 0N1

May 13, 2009
Mitch

Jon, I’m sorry to inform you that we don’t have a patch.

May 15, 2009
Sergeant 8 Timmy Sprouse

Hello Jon,
I was wondering if I could get your address so I could send you one of our patches. Here is my address if you would like to send me one.

Timmy Sprouse
902 Koogler Trailer Park
Lot 2
Craigsville, VA
24430
STAY SAFE OUT THERE!!!
SERGEANT 8

Jun 18, 2009
Sergeant 8 Timmy Sprouse

Hey Bro got your message today. I am going to send you your patch in the morning so [please let me know when you get it k.
STAY SAFE OUT THERE!!!!

Jun 21, 2009
Daniel Robert Garvin

Are you sure it was from me? I sent you one back in April. Perhaps someone else? Stay safe bro!

Daniel

Jun 25, 2009
Michael

What size do u need I have a large but I can get other ones.
Michael Wojick
5316 Blow St.
ST. Louis MO 63109
I wear a Large

Jul 4, 2009
Susie Kochevar

Hi Jon,
You may tour any station you wish. Please let me know your schedule and time frame. I will be happy to accomodate you and your team. Good luck with Combat Challenge.
Susie

Jul 6, 2009
Susie Kochevar

I will look forward to it.

Jul 7, 2009
Sergeant 8 Timmy Sprouse

Hey Bro,
Sorry so long to reply but I have been so busy I haven't been checking my messages. I did get your patch and I really liked it. Thanks I hope you got the one I sent you. Talk to you later.

SERGEANT 8
Timmy Sprouse

Jul 8, 2009
howard

Jon sorry it has taken so long to reply but i'll send you a patch .

Jul 27, 2009
Rick K.

Thank You sir ! How are things up north? I see where you became friends with the chief from keokuk? I 'm from just south of keokuk 35mi or so! should say use to be but now down in southern missouri! well thanks and take care and be safe

Aug 3, 2009
Dan

Patch is in the mail on friday

Sep 11, 2009
kris

hey jon hope all is well in your neck of the woods and your crews good. i think iowa will be seeing a prety nasty winter this year.

Oct 13, 2009
howard

hey jon I was wondering if you ever got my patch howard

Oct 23, 2009
Muhammad

Ok I am from Syria I wold like to trade patch with you
my Email is fire_m2006@yahoo.com

Oct 24, 2009

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Jon Strong

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