As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call,
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small.

I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene,
I pledge to keep my skills refined,
My judgement quick and keen.

This calling to give of my self
Most do not understand,
But I stand ready all the time
To help my fellow man.

To have the chance to help a child
Restore his laugh with glee,
A word of thanks I might not hear,
But knowing is enough for me.

The praise of men is fine for some,
But I feel truly blessed,
That you oh Lord have chosen me
To serve in EMS!

L. Lipps

A Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
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 children and my wife.

--Author Unknown