When I am called to duty, God,
Wherever flames may race,
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
To hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
 
I want to fill my calling
And give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor
And to protect his property;
 
And if according to your will,
I have to lose my life,
Please bless with Your protecting hand
My children and my wife.

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