The pagers go off, calling us out.

The dispatcher gives the address, with a loud shout.

I jump out of bed as fast as I can.

Grab my shoes and my keys as they page us again.

I go out to my truck, plug in the dash light.

Cause somewhere in town is a fire I must fight.

Wipeing the sleep from my eyes, I see a bright glow in the distance.

A policeman yells over the radio "Code 3, I need assistance"

He said there is screaming,… Continue

HE STARES IN THE FACE OF DEATH

WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT

TO SAVE THAT ONE SPECIAL LIFE

THAT HE SO BRAVELY SOUGHT

HE HAS WALKED AS CLOSE TO

"HELL ON EARTH"

AS ANY MAN COULD DO

AND HE'S SO PROUD OF THE JOB HE DID

FOR PEOPLE HE NEVER KNEW

HE PUTS HIS LIFE ON THE LINE

EVERYTIME DUTY CALLS

ALWAYS DOING WHAT NEEDS TO DONE

WITHOUT EVEN A PAUSE

HE IS A FIREMAN

WITH OVERWHELMING PRIDE

NEVER AFRAID TO TAKE A CHANCE

WHEN…

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This prayer is dedicated to all those who have gone before me and who will follow me in the line When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every… Continue