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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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Rik Helldatshot

Hey Brother! How you feelin' this morning? Get Well Soon Man! We can't have you all laid up feelin poorly wastin the good ol' summer time away,theys grass to be cut,wifes car to be washed AND GASSED UP! all kinds of stuff we got to do...I'm through with that reading material I was looking at Sunday morning ,you want I should send it to YA?

Jun 18, 2008
Chel

Just stopped by to say hi....How are you feeling..better I hope.

Jun 18, 2008
Chel

That is good news!! We will keep having happy thoughts for you! Take care......and You have a fabulous day and weekend! Keep cool and stay DRY--if possible...

chel

Jun 18, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Have had a quite shift so far, had to cook tonight. My son Drews goin for an interview at one of the radio stations here in Jackson next Wednesday, they told him it was jus part time, can work into a full time gig, BUT thats better than nothing! My Baby works at a BOPS! an ice cream place! I'm still waiting for my Dad/Fireman or some kinda discount !!! Check ya later REST GOOD!

Jun 18, 2008
CJ

Hey Joel! So, are you completely bored out of your mind yet? I can't imagine being confined to the house for an entire month, but it is better than the alternative-hospital food (yuck)! Nonetheless, you haven't missed much at ISU PD (we are saving all the excitement when you get back :)). Hope you are feeling better and getting your much needed rest.

Catch ya later!

-Care

Jun 25, 2008
FireCat

Free Comments & Graphics
Have a SAFE 4th!! :o)

Jul 2, 2008
Donna

Joel, Happy 4th to you
on your constant coughing. eat a spoonful of honey 2x's a day with a drop of lemon on it or leave the lemon off and it will help your cough
stay well

Jul 2, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

4th of July Graphics provided by MySpaceGraphicsandAnimations.com
What time will the BBQ be ready ?

Jul 4, 2008
Erica

Hey Joel!
So I've stopped in at dispatch to see if you're workin, and it sounds like you've been havin a rough time fightin off whatever is you've gotten yourself sick with. I hope you get feelin better soon... We still have to do lunch!

Take Care!
Erica

Jul 6, 2008
Chel

HI Joel....just saw you were online...thought I would check on you to see how your feeling???? Take care..hope you had a great 4th--restful 4th that is!!!!TTYS
CHEL

Jul 10, 2008
Chel

I understand have had a couple bouts with pneumonia myself, it wipes you out. Well take care, we need good people like you around. Hopefully I will have some great pics after September from the STL Firetruck Rally downtown. Well take care and take your time, will talk to you soon,
chel

Jul 11, 2008
Rob Young

Hey Joel, How are things near Ames?

Jul 17, 2008
Rob Young

I plan to let my fellow firefighters know about this page. It's great to be able to get in touch with so many other firefighters around the country and world!

Jul 18, 2008
Genise

I wanted to say hello to everyone sense I have not been on here in a while, I have been working alot and trying to get some of my firefighting training done, so hopefully I will be able to keep in touch with everyone now! Everyone stay safe out there and God Bless You All!!!

Jul 27, 2008
Feri Agriadi

Sir, i like badges picture ini your album.

Jul 31, 2008
Genise

Thank you Joel!! It sounds like you are the one who needs to take it easy. We havn't had nothing tobad happen around here lately,nothing lie you are facing. So you please becareful and stay safe!!And be sure not to over do it!

Jul 31, 2008
Rhonda Guidry

WOW! You have done alot! Thanks for the add! Take Care and be safe!

Jul 31, 2008
Ariel 683

Thanks, glad to be here :-)

Aug 2, 2008
Katie R

Thanks, I will stay safe. You too! Take care

Aug 3, 2008
Tracey Brodnax

Hi from Tracey in New Jersey

Aug 3, 2008
Rhonda Guidry

My sugargliders are my babies! theyre so precious! I'm still learning the site and enjoying it and enjoying meeting everyone ! Take Care!

Aug 3, 2008
Rhonda Guidry

Hiya! How's it going? We're doing good over here, watching the weather as always- ha! Take Care and Have a Good Week! - rhon

Aug 17, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

LIVE...from NATCHEZ ,MS at the Country Suites Hotel ! WIshin You Were Here ! Antebellum Homes, Pretty Southern Gals and some of the COLDEST Margaritas you ever had! jus take'n her EZ BROTHER! Have a Nice Week!

Aug 18, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Hey MAN! still R&R'n ! around the house.Everybody needs to do this :) Todays my little ones 19th B-DAY! He thinks he GROWED UP! Drew got a job as a Videographer for FOX40 News down here,their News broadcast or still just on the NET untill they get everything ready for TV, he's havin a ball! Already been to my old station to do a story about JAX needing more ladder trucks, Gotta git fer now!Stay Safe-Rik

Aug 21, 2008
Heather Kuzma

hey whats up i havn't heard ofr talked to you in awhile

Aug 24, 2008
Heather Kuzma

lol and really? thanks for thinking of doing that i appreciate it and wow what were soemof the medical calls? and yea i hear here its been quiet by me and yea it wa nice to hear from you to

Aug 25, 2008
Chel

Hi Joel,
Thank you for the nice comment. Yes I added some new pics and hopefully will upload some more soon. We went to the STL Fire Truck Rally on Sat. It was great....right under the ARCH on the Riverfront. My favorite part is the parade of all the Trucks---New-Old....Love em!!! Everything is good here. Things will get busy for me...people will want to settle cases and get them off the books before 09. Hope all is well with you. Stay safe and I promise I will have fun along the way!!!!
Talk to you soon.
chel

Sep 8, 2008
brenda caldwell

Thanks for the invite, it's nice to meet you. How are things going for you today. Fine i hope. Be safe.

Sep 8, 2008
Jennifer

hey hun thanks for the add and be safe out there

Sep 8, 2008
Heather Kuzma

nm just busy with school and such but other then that i am doing good! we havn't been quite busy yet

Sep 9, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

HEY BRO! Whats up! Jus checking in to see what was goin on in the FFN!. Gettin ready to go to LUCKENBACH this weekend! so I'll be layin' low a few days,KEEP the world spinnin for us!

Sep 15, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Hey BRO! Whats the word? Jus hanging on down here,hope all's well with you and yours! Take Care.

Oct 9, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Heyyy Bro! Sorry to hear yer feeling bad! I hope you get to feeling better reallll soon! Take Care an eat what you can. Later my Friend -Rik

Oct 14, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

HEY JOEL! How ya making it these days? OK here I guess. emailed you a funny this morning and was hopin you were back in the game! Been quite around here on our shift and loving it! Catch you later BUD! -RiK

Nov 13, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

Hey BRO! Ya bout got those kids run off for the Holidays don't ya ! Enjoy the peace my friend.Its cold down here, about 29 last nite an 60 this eve...burrr! been in leaf rakin' mode today now I'm hungry, catch ya later Joel!

Nov 19, 2008
Heather Kuzma

ty! and Happy Thanksgiving and same to you! ^^

Nov 27, 2008
Chel

Same to you. Hope you are doing well. Have a great/safe holiday season.

TTYS
chel

Dec 2, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

HEY BRO! I hope yer feeling better SOOON!!! Can't be under the weather at CHRISTMAS !!! Got you in our thoughts and Prayers down this way! I'd send ya some sunshine if it will make you feel better but its a dreary day an cold out. Stay warm write when ya feel better! yer OleMiss bud-Rik

Dec 16, 2008
Rik Helldatshot

...thats sure is a scarey dude at the end of yer pics! You think its still Holloween? Trying to scare all yer Friends off! :0

Dec 16, 2008
Chel

THank you for the comment! Your sweet

Jan 21, 2009
Chel

Im doing ok....how are you..are you finally 100%

Jan 21, 2009
Jennifer

sorry it has taken so long 4 me to respond to ur comment it was sweet and ty ... stay safe and tsake care kuv....jen

Jan 21, 2009
Heather Kuzma

hey whats up how you and everyone been? hoes things going?

Jan 26, 2009
Rik Helldatshot

Hey Ol'Buddy! How you doin this week ? I'm a little behind on my emails but I'll get off my rear! Our weather is still hot & cold, wet an sunny, jus crazy. Have a good'un Bud!

Feb 18, 2009
Rik Helldatshot

Joel! is that old station,picture #73 I think, still around? Is it ya'lls old hometown station? It's a dandy!

Feb 18, 2009
Gabe Alvarez

Hey bro , interested in trading patches? I work for Daisy Mountain Fire Department, just outside of Phoenix ,Az. please let me know if your interested

Mar 18, 2009
Chel

Hey Joel,
Just stopped by to say hi...havent talked to you in a while. So Hello!!
Have a great week...talk to you soon.
chel

Apr 3, 2009
Jon Strong

Joel
You dont by chance have a patch you would like to swap or I would also be interested in purchsing one from you, I am trying to get some more Iowa patches to add to our collection at our station.
Thanks
Jon Strong
1312 Ave. K
Hawarden, IA 51023

Apr 10, 2009
brenda caldwell

Just stoping by to say hi.

Jun 3, 2009
Rik Helldatshot

MAN! It looks like CHRISTMAS in Here! I jus came in Myspace to wipe up the spider webs and dust up a little bit.LATER BROTHER!

Dec 18, 2009