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A Firefighters Prayer

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Keira Uehara, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, as part of a mission focused exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman/Released)

“When I am called to duty, God wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age.”

Jimmy Liptrott, firefighter with the 55th Civil Engineering Squadron, prepares to squeeze through a wall inside Bldg 163 on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., during the Surviving the Fire Ground. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

“Help me to embrace a little child before it’s too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate.”

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Firefighters from the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron signal for a radio check prior to advancing on a fire during nighttime, live-fire training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan)

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

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Firefighters from the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron rappel down the side of a building during a Rescue Technician One course at Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

“I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my neighbor and protect his property.”

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Staff Sgt. Trevor Alexis, a 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection NCO in charge of training, waits to enter a flashover trainer at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Delano Scott)

“And if according to your will I have to lose my life, bless with your protecting hand my loving family from strife. Amen.”

Please keep all emergency services personnel in your prayers as each day they leave their homes and families to protect ours. Special thanks to the International Association of Fire Chiefs for their permission to publish this prayer.

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