Firefighter poems

Post your favorite poems about firefighters so every one can see....

Here is a cuple to get the ball rolling....

What is a fireman?

He is the guy next door - a man's man with the memory of a little boy. He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger.

He is a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfulfilled dreams.

Yet he stands taller than most of us.

He is a fireman.

He puts it all on the line when the bell rings.

A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.

He is a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.

He is a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control.

He is responsive to a child's laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again.

He is a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life - hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers - a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling - the camaraderie of
brave men - the divine peace and selfless service of a job well done in
the name of all men.

He doesn't wear buttons or wave flags or shout obscenities.

When he marches, it is to honor a fallen comrade.

He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man.

He lives it.

Author unknown

A firefighter poem

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 SAVING SOMEONES LIFE
OFTEN HE SAYS
"IT'S MY JOB"
BUT WE REALLY KNOW
THAT HE IS VERY SPECIAL
AND ALWAYS READY TO GO
SO WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIRENS WAIL
OR SEE THE FLASHING LIGHTS
STAND ASIDE AND LOOK WITH PRIDE
HE'S GOING TO SAVE A LIFE.

KLB
I THINK FIREMEN DO NOT GET ENOUGH PRAISE......
LIVE LIFE LIKE THERE'S NO TOMMORROW!!!!

By Kathy Bond

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on May 8, 2010 at 10:59pm

LOL really? hahahahahahahaha do you have no shame?

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Permalink Reply by Trevor Hawkins on May 9, 2010 at 12:32am

the fireman's creed

When I'm called to duty God,
Wherever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save a life,
Whatever be it's age.
Help me to 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,
To 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 neighbor and,
Protect his property.
And if according to your will,
I have to lose my life,
Bless with your protecting hand,
My children and my wife.

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on May 9, 2010 at 12:38am

Geez....really?

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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on May 9, 2010 at 1:13am

And there's talk of money being the wrong reason to become a firefighter. I beg to differ.

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on May 9, 2010 at 8:37am

Come on, Jack. I've got tears in my eyes...

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Permalink Reply by Forsaken Firefighter on May 9, 2010 at 1:40pm

O yes I am sure yo do it for the money Derek. This is a quote strait from your page-

Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
About Me:
Not much of an "about me" person. Just a normal, average every day guy looking for an opportunity to help someone in trouble. Don't have children, so as of now, there is nothing more rewarding than being a FF/MFR.
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Got tired of standing around,watching and wishing I could do something to help. One time in particular: I came across an MVA roll over. I was first on scene and was useless to help the lady. That's when I felt it.

So knock off the hole high and mighty act and get the hell out of my discussion....