A FIRE-FIGHTER'S PRAYER

When i am called to duty, God

wherever flames may race,

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 some 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 neighbour

and protect his property.

And if according to our fate,

i have to lose my life,

please bless with your protecting hand

my children and my mate.

And so i begin my duty tomorrow. Wish me luck.