We are so very sadden by this report…..join us in prayer for the family, friends and fellow firefighters…..God Bless the memory of Cory Iverson, a true American hero!
The raging Thomas Fire claimed the life of afirefighter on Thursday after charring 249,500 acres of California since early December. Fire apparatus engineer Cory Iverson, 32, died while fighting one of the top five largest fires in California’s history, fire officials said.11 hours ago
Firefighter killed battling powerful California wildfire – NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com/…/firefighter-killed-battling-powerful-california-wildfire-n82…
THE HOT SHOT’S PRAYER
WHEN I AM CALLED TO DUTY, LORD…
TO FIGHT THE ROARING BLAZE…
PLEASE KEEP ME SAFE AND STRONG…
I MAY BE HERE FOR DAYS.
BE WITH MY FELLOW CREWMEMBERS…
AS WE HIKE UP TO THE TOP.
HELP US CUT ENOUGH LINE…
FOR THIS BLAZE TO STOP.
LET MY SKILLS AND HANDS…
BE FIRM AND QUICK.
LET ME FIND THOSE SAFETY ZONES.
AS WE HIT AND LICK.
FOR IF THIS DAY ON THE LINE…
I SHOULD ANSWER DEATH’S CALL…
LORD, BLESS MY HOT SHOT CREW…
MY FAMILY, ONE AND ALL.
Let is be in constant prayer for the families and all firefighters.