Each and every day of the year firemen come to the rescue of those in need. This tribute is for all the brave women and men who serve communities with courage and uncompromising devotion to humanity. These people are not just doing their job, they are the heroes that take each task to heart and each life saved is a victory for their team. And I would like to say "Thank you" to all the firemen, police officers, medical emergency teams, and all the volunteers in the rescue and clean up efforts. Who are working around the clock no matter how tired they are. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you the strength and courage you need in the coming weeks. Once again I would like to say thank you for being America's heroes.
Firemen's Prayer
When I am called to duty, God, where ever flames may rage,
give me the strenght to save some life, whatever be it's age.
Help me embrace a little child before it's to 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 bond my children and my wife.
AMEN
When the World Trade Towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, firefighters were among the first on the scene. As people were rushing down the stairs to escape, firefighters were rushing up those same stairs to help bring people out of the building. As they went up to put out the raging fires, many were caught in the buildings' collapse.
Because of the selfless bravery and heroism of these firefighters, many people got to safety. Approximately 300 firefighters sacrificed their own lives to save others. Their actions will never be forgotten.
A Fire Fighter's Pledge
I promise concern for others.
A willingness to help all those in need.
Courage to share and endure the ordeal of those who need me.
I promise strength - strength of heart to bear whatever burdens might be placed upon me.
Strength of body to deliver to safety all those placed within my care.
I promise the wisdom to lead, the compassion to comfort,
and the love to serve unselfishly whenever I am called.
In Too Deep
I need someone to talk to Lord
I don’t know which way to turn
All Hell came down around us
I’m afraid we’re going to burn.
My buddy lies here motionless
I can’t drag him anymore
The room seems sealed around us
I cannot find the door
The heat, the smoke, the fire
Engulf us from head to toe
I pray someone will find us
But we’re out of time, I know
My Alert Com’s playing its eerie tune
As my hope all dwindles away
It seems this firefighter has fought his last fire
