Friday, September 14, 2001
When I am called to duty, God, Wherever flames may rage; Give me the strength to save a life, Whatever be it's 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 weak est shout; And quickly and efficiently put the fire out; I want to fill my calling, to give the best in me; To guard my friends and neighbors 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.