Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty,

Whenever 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

And quickly and efficiently

Put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling

To give the best in me

To guard my every neighbor,

and protect his property.
And if according to Your will

I must answer death's last call

Bless with Your protecting hand

My family one and all.

I have had a very sad day today. The news from SC certainly hits home. A bunch of stuff starts running through my mind. I can only imagine what the families are going through. My thoughts & prayers are with each & every one of them.