whenever 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 family, friends, and wife.
