When I am called to duty, God
Wherever flames may rage
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age.

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Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late,
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.

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Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.

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I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor and
Protect his property.

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And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife.

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7th Annual Fireman’s Award Banquet — 1967