May They Not Be Forgotten
Every year thousands of firefighters are injured and a hundred or so lose their life in the line of duty while serving their communities. This page is to remember and honor those who have died.
Firefighter's Memorial located at the new Cook's Corner Station in Brunswick
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A Fireman's Prayer
When I am called to
duty, God
Wherever Flames may rage
Give me the 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 their property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife
Author Unknown
May They Not Be Forgotten
Brother when you weep for me
Remember that it was meant to be
Lay me down and when you leave
Remember I'll be at your sleeve
In every dark and choking hall
I'll be there as you slowly crawl
On every roof in driving snow
I'll hold your coat and you will know
In cellars hot with searing heat
At windows where a gate you meet
In closets where young children hide
You know I'll be there at your side
The house from which I now respond
Is overstaffed with heroes gone
Men who answered one last bell
Did the job and did it well
As firemen we understand
That death's a card dealt in our hand
A card we hope we never play
But one we hold there anyway
That card is something we ignore
As we crawl across a weakened floor
For we know that we're the only prayer
For anyone that might be there
So remember as you wipe your tears
The joy I knew throughout the years
As I did the job I loved to do
I pray that thought will see you through
Author Unknown
| 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 450 | 500 | Total | |
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| 1985 |
 |
126 | |||||||||
| 1986 |
|
121 | |||||||||
| 1987 |
|
131 | |||||||||
| 1988 |
|
136 | |||||||||
| 1989 |
|
119 | |||||||||
| 1990 |
|
107 | |||||||||
| 1991 |
|
108 | |||||||||
| 1992 |
|
77 | |||||||||
| 1993 |
|
81 | |||||||||
| 1994 |
|
105 | |||||||||
| 1995 |
|
102 | |||||||||
| 1996 |
|
99 | |||||||||
| 1997 |
|
100 | |||||||||
| 1998 |
|
93 | |||||||||
| 1999 |
|
113 | |||||||||
| 2000 |
|
103 | |||||||||
| 2001 |
* |
105/449 | |||||||||
| 2002 |
|
101 | |||||||||
| 2003 |
|
112 | |||||||||
| 2004 |
|
117 | |||||||||
Visit the National Firefighters Memorial for more information on the memorial, memorial services, and a database of firefighter fatalities.