The Firemans Prayer

Firemans Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a 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,
quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling,
to give the best in me,
to guard my friend and neighbor,
and protect his property.
And if according to Your will
I must answer death's call,
bless with Your protecting hand,
my family one and all.

Amen.

The Firecaptain’s Prayer

Dear God,
Please guide me in my plight.
Help me think quickly, but safely.
Guild my hand to help those who are seeking knowledge.
Give me the wisdom, to help the injured and the weak.
To help those who have no thrive for life.
Grant me the strength to fight the fire with assertive skill.
And God please grant me the ability to return home, to my family.
And, if in your wisdom I may give my life,
protect them from harm, no matter what the foe.

Amen

A Mother’s Firemans Prayer

The alarm goes off, ready to go, all with no hesitationTime to save a soul or a home, straight to that destination

This prayer’s for my son, as that fire callsProtecting the innocent and fighting flaming walls

Guide him with your strength, the courage to pull him throughGive him that breath of air, if he gets down to his last few

By chance he may get weak; do give him the will to standCarry him as you said, your” Foot Prints in the Sand”

He will have to lift or ax a door todayMay your angels chip away, helping along the way

There’s always the unknown, of what they call "back draft"Secure your arms around him, and the others who have his back

Make way for him to listen, to hear that persons callIf he gets blinded, give him sight, direct him down that hall

Determined to break a window, to rescue that angry dogOr fight the wild fires, to keep lands beauty how it belongs

Keep their team in motion, to know where one is atThey’re taking turns in and out, of these fires that attack

When that duty’s done, he’ll have peace of mindYou were right beside him; he now thanks you for your time

Lord I ask this of you, I pray you watch over himHelp him always save the lives, then return him to me again.

Carolyn Kay Carr

Amen