2 Los Angeles Firefighters Die in Accident

2 Los Angeles firefighters died today due to injuries when their truck rolled down a mountain side. Two Los Angeles County firefighters were killed about 2:30 p.m. when a vehicle went over the side of a road in the Angeles National Forest, south of Acton, near Mount Gleason, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. http://www.dailynews.com/breakingnews/ci_13235121
As a former volunteer fireman who has fought hundreds of fires, I know the dangers of firefighting.
May they Rest in Place.
A Fireman'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
My children and my wife.
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