When I am called to duty, God,

Wherever flames may rage,

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

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 my fate

I am to lose my life,

Please bless with your protecting hand

My children and my wife.