Firemen’s Prayer

When I am called to duty, God

Wherever flames may rage

Give me strength to save a life

Whatever be its age.

Let 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

To give the best in me,

To guard my friend and neighbor

And protect their property.

And, if, according to your will,

I have to lose my life,

Please bless, with your protecting hand,

My family and my wife.