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Working with developmentally disabled children and adults at Carey Services in Marion, Indiana Dec. 23, 2009

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January 29

Brian Patrick Swanner received a gift from Capt. D Lewis

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January 29

Brian Patrick Swanner received a gift from FyreWebmaster

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December 25, 2009

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" Salvation Army "

December 23, 2009

Working with developmentally disabled children and adults at Carey Services in Marion, Indiana

December 23, 2009

Brian Patrick Swanner received a gift from Jozetta W

Red Ribbon

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December 14, 2009

FyreWebmaster commented on the blog post '" Developmental Disabilities "'

Awesome post Brian! Good Job! It would be nice to be able to help fire and law enforcement personnel who can't physically perform the same duties they had while on the job, but can still offer other skills to those who would like to hone or enhance…

November 22, 2009

Brian Patrick Swanner posted the link Indiana Chapter: View All Events

This was a great event and raised a considerable amount of money for the March Of Dimes organization..

November 21, 2009

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About Me

Professional Firefighter with the Marion Fire Dept. in Marion, Indiana from 6-17-1981 to present, Christian, extremely involved in charitable endeavors in the community as I believe that the greatest calling in life is to serve others, traveled to N.Y.C. after 9-11, delivered supplies to Biloxi, Mississippi
after Hurricane Katrina, deployed with Red Cross to Beaumont, Texas after
Hurricane Rita, attended Fundraisers in Charleston, South Carolina after 9 Brothers perished in the Super Sofa warehouse fire and I have conducted
Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for area Fire Dept.'s when requested to do so.

Where Do You Live Now?

Gas City, Indiana

Zip Code

46933

My Political View Leans Toward

Middle of the Road

Relationship Staus

Married

Birthdate

3-14-1957

Hobbies

Lifting Weights, Biking, Swimming, Reading, Listening to music, Watching Movies, Table Tennis, Power Walking, Medical Research.

My Personality

Easy going...except when competing in sports

Rank/Position

Presently Captain but have held the rank of Engineer, Training Officer, and Deputy Chief.

Certifications

E.M.T., Haz-Mat Tech, Rescue Scuba Diver, C.P.R. Instructor ( A.H.A. ),
C.I.S.M. certified, State Instructor II, III, Fire Investigator, Inspection, Tactics and many others too numerous to list.

Name Of Station Or Base Of Operations

No.#4 Station-Marion Fire Dept. in Marion, Indiana

Civilian Support Team

Faith Based Disaster Relief

City, State, County

Marion, Indiana ( Grant )

Dept. Or Company Website

http://snapshotz.biz/mfd & marionindiana.us

Favorite Quote

All men have fears but the brave put down their fears and go forward, sometimes to death, but always to victory.
Motto of the King's Guard in Ancient Greece

Heroes

Combat Soldiers, Cancer Survivors, Firefighters, Police Officers, E.M.S.,
Clergy, Charitable Events Volunteers, My Mother Cora Jane Swanner.

People I Would Like To Meet

Anyone that is interested in helping others

Why Did I Join USFRA.org?

Basic Information, Public Safety Community Outreach, Networking, Enthusiast

Website

http://snapshotz.biz/mfd

Website 2

http://marionindiana.us

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" Salvation Army "

When I deployed to the Gulf Coast to provide disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, I was impressed with the actions of the Salvation Army in both Biloxi, Mississippi and Beaumont,Texas. After Rita struck, I responded as a member of the Red Cross and was assigned to the South Texas State Fairgrounds in Beaumont, where the command center was located and disaster operations established. Large quantities of food, clothing, hygiene products and medical supplies would come in fro… Continue

Posted on December 23, 2009 at 3:39pm —

" Developmental Disabilities "

Throughout history, people with developmental disabilities have been viewed as incapable and incompetent in their capacity for decision-making and development. Nothing could be further from the truth. With modern advances in adaptive and medical technologies, the differently-abled members of our society are leading healthier, more fulfilling lives and enjoying a longer life expectancy. I like to use the acronym TAB "Temporarily Able-Bodied," as a reminder that many people will develop disabiliti… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 7:59am — 1 Comment

" Keep Firefighters On The Job "

Letters / Chronicle-Tribune / Marion, Indiana
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2009 1:06 AM EDT
Keep firefighters at work

Becoming a professional firefighter was a dream come true, as I relentlessly pursued this vision until it manifested itself in reality. When I first interviewed for the job I was told that it wasn’t a lucrative occupation, was physically and psychologically stressful and hard on marriages. The Chief stated that the reward comes from saving a life and serving the community. I… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 6:40am — 1 Comment

" Getting Older "

I passed the 50 year watershed in 2007 and have been reminiscing ever since. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and do it over, absent the mistakes, but I know that I can't. I'll hear a classic song on the radio and it immediately transports me back in time to the place that I was when I first heard it. I wish that I could get in one more grueling, screaming, marathon weight training session with my friend Ray Wilson. He passed away much too young and is sadly missed. I would love to have… Continue

Posted on July 27, 2009 at 5:49am —

" Fire Service Retirement "

Being a professional firefighter for the past 28 years has truly been a blessing and I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to serve others...the greatest calling in life. I gave everything that I had to give, mentally, physically and spiritually. I strived to be the best that I could be, holding nothing back in reserve. It's hard to describe the terrible images etched in your mind after years of witnessing repeated gruesome scenes. It makes you realize how precious and fragile life real… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2009 at 8:43am — 1 Comment

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At 12:46pm on January 29, 2010, Capt. D Lewis gave Brian Patrick Swanner a gift…: Red Ribbon
Just stopping by to say hi. Keep'er safe out there.
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At 4:36pm on December 25, 2009, FyreWebmaster gave Brian Patrick Swanner a gift…: Bronze Trophy
For being a Participant on this Website. For posting a blog and sharing your opinion with the Members here. Congratulations! :-)
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At 2:25am on December 14, 2009, Jozetta W gave Brian Patrick Swanner a gift…: Red Ribbon
happy monday
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At 8:50am on April 6, 2009, Janet Liebsch said…: Good morning and thanks for the add! See you're involved with disaster relief - I hope to contribute some tools and data for CERTs, EMs, etc on this great site soon (if I could just find an extra hour or 2 in each day!) Stay safe out there, j

At 12:46pm on March 11, 2009, Josh Hanson said…: thanks for the add!

At 5:01pm on December 15, 2008, catherine doak said…: Have a wonderful Christmas Brian.

At 12:50am on December 11, 2008, Sean Toomey said…: Hi Brian, thanks for the add

At 3:39pm on November 26, 2008, catherine doak said…: Thank you Brian and glad to be aboard. I am currently considering writing a book about coping with homicide while moving on with your life. Since my daughters murder in 2004, I have worked with many families of homicide victims. I have found that some people can move on and some seem to be stuck on the day of their loved ones death and cannot move forward. I know because I was there for awhile after my daughters death. The good news is that as survivors of violent crime, we can move forward. I want to be able to help the people who are struggling in the healing process. I feel I can reach out to alot of people if I write a book. I also work with these families on a one on one basis in this area. They don't realize how strong they truly are and everybody's journey is different. Anyway, that is just part of what I do. Thanks for listening. Have a great Thanksgiving and God bless.