Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
wherever flames may rage, give me
strength to save some life, whatever
be it 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 here the weakest shout, 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.