When I am called to duty, God,
Wherever flames may rage;
Give me 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 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 give the best in me;
To guard my every neighbour,
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.
- The Fireman's Prayer
(author unknown)