A Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,

Whenever 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 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

My children and my wife.

- Author Unknown

Volunteer Firefighters' Poem

 

A firefighter's life is one big surprise, usually they laugh, sometimes they cry.There's always stress, toil and strife,hoping they are good enough to save one life.Their families understand, when they miss dinner,if they run out of church, don't think they are sinnersAnswering a call, is tops on their list,regretting each one they have ever missed.They try and try, but can't make us see,the happiest people, still work for free.Jumping from bed, fighting the cold,knowing what to do without being told.They rush to the station, jump on the truck,depending on skill never on luck.Putting their life on the line for an unknown friend,hoping and praying it won't be the end."The bravest people in the world", the title is fitting,they all do their best, never come close to quitting.Next time you see them, all their lights blinking,Take just a minute, to think what they are thinking.

 

-Author Unknown-