Meet this week’s Special Persons of the Week:The Great Men & Women of the Somerville Fire Department

Congratulations to our 10 members on successfully completing the BFit Challenge to benefit the 100 Club last week at the TD Garden. These guys raised over $6000 and ran the stair climb in full turnout gear with SCBA!

When I am called to duty, God,
wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a 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,
quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling,
to give the best in me,
to guard my friend and neighbor,
and protect his property.
And if according to Your will
I must answer death’s call,
bless with your protecting hand,
my family one and all.

We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for everything that you do to make Somerville a better place.

Congratulations!