The Fireman's Prayer

"When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage;

Give me the strength to save some life, whatever be it's age.

Help me embrace a little child before it is to late;

Or save an older person from the horrors of that fate.

Enable me to be alert, and hear the weakest shout,

and quickly and efficiently put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me;

To guard my every neighbor and protect his property.

And if according to Your will I am to give my life,

Please bless with Your protecting hand,

My children and my wife."