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.

Visit Firefighter Nation

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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Tibor Lorinc

Hello Jon,My name is Tibor and I am a firefighter rescuer form the city of Nitra in Slovakia.

I collect firefighter patches and helmets from all over the world.

If you are interested in trading, please send me an email. t.lorinc45@gmail.com
Greetings from Slovakia
Tibor
http://www.firemantibor.estranky.sk

Oct 31, 2009
GHOSTMAN

SURE, WE CAN TRADE, MY ADDRESS: PO BOX 3898, DAINFERN, 2055, SOUTH AFRICA . T-SHIRTS SIZE L, FIRE PATCHES. GHOSTMAN

Nov 1, 2009
Ted

Hello Jon, just received patch from you... thank you very much... it is a great addition to my collection

Nov 13, 2009
Ellie Magdaleno

Thank you

Dec 1, 2009
Muhammad

not yet sir

Dec 16, 2009
Tammy K.

Thank you for removing the video. Whoever made that video needs to get a clue. I have been in the military for 10+ years and feel very strongly about 9/11. Since I joined my local vol. FD, my feelings about 9/11 are even stronger. I hope that I didn't come across so strong.

Jan 1, 2010
Matt kraft

Where did you get the pics of the monster fire trucks?

Jan 1, 2010
Tommy

I will get your patches out fri or sat....My address is
Tom Bodziak
201 S. Warminster Rd
Hatboro PA 19040

Jan 21, 2010
Chris Cromwell

Jon, hey I haven't forgot about getting a patch to you yet. We have some ordered and should be in soon.

Jan 22, 2010
Tommy

3 patches on way to you today via fed ex

Jan 25, 2010
Tommy

Just got the [atches yesterday..They look great! Thanks again..

Jan 27, 2010
Tommy

Jon,
I am so sorry the wife just told she had not sent out the patches until today..this will be corrected immediately..I aplologize again...the will be out to you before the end of the week you have my word...

Feb 15, 2010
Jon Strong

Not a problem Tommy
Thanks
Jon

Feb 15, 2010
Paul D. Johnson

Hey Jon, Robb told me about this website. Its pretty cool.

Feb 23, 2010
Jon Strong

Ya Its very Interesting, meet lots of neat people

Feb 23, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

which sticker you meant ?

Apr 18, 2010
Michael

Hey Jon
Once again we meet. I would love to trade u for one of those combat challenge patches.
Michael Wojick
5316 Blow Street
ST.Louis MO 63109

May 18, 2010
Michael

Hey Jon
I can send u this patch or we can wait awhile and I will try to get one of the ST.Louis Fire Dept Fire Challenge patches. They r hard to get a hold of they only gave them to the guys on the team. But I can try.

May 19, 2010
Michael

The patch is in the mail

May 20, 2010
Michael

Check out the bar and restrauant me and some st louis ff opened. lafayettefirecomany.com
we have a Iowa state ff license plate hanging up in their.

May 20, 2010
Dave Goldsmith

Hey Jon, Thanks

May 21, 2010
Jimmy Roehner

Love the FireFighter Anthem!

May 22, 2010
Shane A. Butler

thanks for the add. stay safe

May 22, 2010
Krzysztof "Gruby" Czerwinski

Hello from Poland,
We have had some problems with high water over here. A very serious flood situation throughout the country. Right now I am more on duty than off. Greetings and stay care.

May 24, 2010
adel

hay

May 26, 2010
Michael

Got ur patch today thanks bro.

May 27, 2010
brian breemes

hey man send me your add and i can send you one or my add is 6110 main rd stafford ny 14143 and you can send me one and then ill send one back

May 27, 2010
burgel fabrice

hey john!
i give you my mail burgel.e.fabrice@wanadoo.fr
so we could change photo before
i would find a leather helmet with the eagle....
take care
fabrice

May 29, 2010
Leo Cartwright

Jon
I would be interested in trading for all of them, remember my main patch is Ambulance as in my photo display, I would be able to send you an assortment of them, plus some of Australian Fire services from some of our states that I have doubled up on. if that's OK with you?
Great to hear from U.
Cheers Leo

Jun 11, 2010
Linette Nuske

thank you!

Jun 18, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

hi jon ,
i reallly intrested to swap t-shirts or patches with you ! are you intrested ?
stay save bro
stefan

Jun 20, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

ok my adress is :
50126 Bergheim
Florastraße 7
Germany

my size is XL

if you send me the stuff , i´m going to send you a polo shirt and a patch !!!!

stay save bro
stefan

Jun 24, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

ok my adress is :
50126 Bergheim
Florastraße 7
Germany

my size is XL

if you send me the stuff i´m going to send you a polo shirt and a patch !!!

STAY SAVE BRO
STEEFAN

Jun 24, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

thanks for the shirt and the patch jon !!! the polo and the patch are in the mail !

stay save bro
stefan

Jul 2, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

no problem jon

stay save
stefan

Jul 17, 2010
Jennifer Soper

My Uncle Fritz wanted me to tell you and all of his FFN friends to visit this site and tell your friends.

http://ffcountry.ning.com

Jul 19, 2010
Joseph Meeade

Thanks Bud

Aug 3, 2010
Roy Luther

Should Be Know problem brother!!!!!! Just Stop at any station we would be happy to give you a tour!!! I work at Station 3 on 21st and at 4 at Market Commons on Saturdays A-Shift I am at 4 and C-Shift at 3!!!!

Aug 3, 2010
Dean Neary

Thanks

Aug 3, 2010
Liz O'Neill

Thanks Jon
Great site and great people to be associated with!

Liz

Aug 9, 2010
Eddie

yeah that would be fine

Aug 19, 2010
Antony Evans

Thanks for becoming a friend Jon !

Aug 22, 2010
Kent

Jon,

I have a patch to trade, South Metro Fire Rescue in Colorado. Email me if you are interested in trading. Kentheg@yahoo.com.

Stay safe,

Kent

Sep 12, 2010
JAIME PEREZ TORRES

Hi brother
What kind of helmets can you exchange? send me photos, and I have 5 mexican patches to exchange
mvzdrjpt@hotmail.com

Sep 16, 2010
JAIME PEREZ TORRES

I have mexican helmets

Sep 16, 2010
JAIME PEREZ TORRES

Hi brother
I am looking for traditional helmets 1010, 1040, 880, new yorker etc; not for bullar metro, phoenix etc only traditional helmets, with bourk eyes, sorry!!!!
stay safe

Sep 17, 2010
JAIME PEREZ TORRES

Yes, I am interested in sell one of my helmets, price $150.00 US Dlls( helmet + shipment )
mvzdrjpt@hotmail.com, is my mail
stay safe

Sep 18, 2010
Martin Johnson

Hi Jon,
I've got 3 different unused Winnipeg Fire Dept patches to trade.Please let me know if you are interested. Contact me at johnson1@mts.net
Martin Johnson
Platoon Chief (retired)
Winnipeg, Canada

Sep 22, 2010
Mariah Leavitt

Hey Jon! Hope you are having a great day! Thanks for Joining my group! Stay Safe!

Dec 7, 2010
Stefan Hilgers

happy new year

stay save bro
stefan

Dec 31, 2010

My Firefighter Nation

Jon Strong

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