A FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER

                                    When I am called to duty, God

                                        Whenever 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 neighbor and

                                                         Protect his property

                                                    And if according to my fate

                                                            I am to lose my life,

                                               Please bless with your protecting hand

                                                           My children and my wife.

                                                                         -Anon