FRUITLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY    

When I'm 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 is too late
Or save an older person
The horror of that fate

Enable me to be alert
To hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
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
This is my final call
Bless with your protecting hands
My family one and all

***Psalm 16:1
"O preserve me Lord, for in you I place my trust."

Fireman's Wife

This is dedicated to my wife. Without her love and support
I would not be able to be a Volunteer Firefighter.

The table is set, the meal's prepared,
our guests will soon arrive.

My husband once more disappears
with a hope of keeping a child alive.
While waiting at home again alone,
our plans having gone awry.
My first impulse is merely to sit down and cry.
But soon again I realize the importance of my life
when I agreed to take on the duties of being a fireman's wife.
While there are many drawbacks,
I'll take them in my stride
The gusting winds and raging flames
may be his final fate,
But with God's help I can remain
my fireman's faithful mate.

Fallen FireFighter's 2008:

Wicomico County