APPARATUS

The brotherhood of Firefighting is a bond that is stronger than Local, State, and National boundaries that can overcome hate, fear and acts of terrorism.

A bond filled with compassion, bravery and love for fellow man.

A bond shared by Firefighters the world over regardless of race, creed or age.

A bond not focused on what one person does for himself but what a group of people does for each other,

A bond in which when one of us makes the supreme sacrifice all of us grieve as a family

each losing a piece of themselves with their brother.

It is only by the strength of this bond that a loss this great can be overcome.

Just know my brothers, that you do not face this alone, look around and know,

that we are with you ready to rise above any challenge that faces us.

Together nothing will break our bond as Firefighters.

This is dedicated to our brothers who perished at the World Trade Center September 11, 2001

The Colonia Fire Department would like to take the opportunity to remember all the past members that passed away. The Colonia Fire Department wants to express their thanks to each members' family.

The Firefighter'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 hand

my children and my wife.

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