FIREMAN’S PRAYER

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 to hear the weakest shout

And quickly and efficiently

To put that fire out.

I want to fill my calling

And give the best in me

To guard my every neighbor

And protect his property.

And if, according to Your will,

I have to lose my life

Please bless with Your protecting hand

My children and my wife.

I am not there; I do not sleep.