The Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty God,
Where-ever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life,
What ever 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 to 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 my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protective hand,
My children and my wife.