The Firefighter’s Prayer is a traditional plea for courage, strength, and protection. It requests heightened senses to save lives and asks for blessings on the firefighter’s family in the ultimate event of sacrifice:
“When I am called to duty, god wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age. Help me to embrace a little child before it’s too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert to 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 neighbor and protect his property and if, according to your will, I have to lose my life, please bless with your protecting hand, my children and my wife.”
Bridgetown Volunteer Firefighter, Alex Uichita.
If you are wanting to support the family during this extremely difficult time, the Bridgetown Fire Department is facilitating this process.
You can e-transfer to the attached email address ➡️ http://bridgetownfire.ca
Our thoughts, prayers and support continue for the family, friends and firefighters.
Adrian J.
