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.