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Permalink Reply by Alan Shaw on October 15, 2009 at 9:51pm

Interesting. I have seen this in English, which I believe was the language it was written in originally, and it sounded different. I guess going from English to Hebrew and back to English has made slight changes to the wording and meter of it.

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Permalink Reply by BillySFCVFD on October 15, 2009 at 10:22pm

Just read a version of that prayer at our last meeting. This one seems to shorten the words, which is good, with the same meaning except the one line that reads " for isn't firefighting the most noble calling". The last line assumes that FFs are male only. I would change "wife" to "spouse" Thanks David and TCSS


Here is the version I use.


Firefighter’s Prayer, Alternate Version
-unknown author

When duty calls me, oh Lord, my partner,
When flames do their destructive work,
Give me strength to save lives
And, above all, keep my courage bright.
With you will I reach, before it's too late,
The injured child, the helpless old person,
With your generosity, may I be able
To spare them the horror of such an end.


Since I must always be alert,
I pray thee, oh Lord, guide my every move,
And in the infernal tumult of the fire
Let me hear the feeblest cry.


I will glory in the fulfillment of my destiny,
For is not life-saving the most noble calling?
When the storm is over and all have returned home,
Then will I be proud to have helped my neighbor.


If it should happen, by thy will,
That I must give my life,
I pray thee, protect my family
And bless this firefighter who is yours.

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