The Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God...

Where ever flames may rage...

Give me strength to save some life...

Whatever be its age...

Help me embrace a little child...

Before it is to 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 your will...

I have to give my life...

Please bless with your protecting hand...

My children and my wife...

The Fireman's Wifes Prayer

The table's set, the meal's prepared, our guest will soon arrive.

My husband once more disappears with a hope of keeping a family or child alive.

While waiting at home alone, our plans having gone awry

My first impulse is merely to sit right down and cry.

But soon again I realize the importance of my life

When I agreed to take on the duties of being a fireman's wife.

While there are many drawbacks, I'll take them in my stride,

Knowing "My Daddy saved a life" our children can say with pride.

The gusting winds and raging flames may be his final fate.

But with God's help I can remain my fireman's faithful mate.