Appointed August 1997         Appointed May 6, 2002

June 11, 2009

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.