Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,

Whenever flames may rage,

Give me strength to save a life

Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child

Before it is too late

Or safe an older person from

The horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert

And hear the weakest shout,

To quickly and efficiently

Put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling,

To give the best in me,

To guard friends and neighbors

And protect their property.

And if, according to Your will

In my duty I should fall

Bless with Your loving hand

My family one and all.