Guardians of the Flame

(Verse 1)
Before the sun breaks the quiet sky
You lace up your boots, prepared to fly
Where the earth is burning and the skies turn black
You venture forward, never looking back
With hearts made of steel and hands of grace
You tame the wild flames we fear to face
In the roaring heat, your spirits rise
While the smoke and ash darken the endless skies

(Pre-Chorus 1)
From the choppers that cut through the firestorm haze
To the boots on the ground, navigating the blaze
Every step you take, we stand in awe
Grateful for the bravery, the courage we saw

(Chorus 1)
We thank you, one and all, for the strength you lend
For the battles you fight, until the very end
In the heart of the storm, you find your way
Guardians of the flame, holding back the fray
From the skies so high to the forest floor
We honour you now, forevermore

(Verse 2)
The wind howls, as the embers fly
Yet you never falter, though danger's nigh
With every drop from the heavens above
You bring back hope and protect what we love
In your eyes, we see, a steady, calm fire
Pushing back the flames that grow ever higher
You don't walk alone in that fearsome fight
Our hearts beat with you through every long night

(Pre-Chorus 2)
From the tanks that soar in a blazing sky
To the hoses that cool where the hot coals lie
Your hands write stories of valour and grit
You save what you can, refusing to quit

(Chorus 2)
We thank you, one and all, for the strength you give
For the lives you protect, for the way you live
Through the inferno's dance, you are the line
Guardians of the flame, through every time
From the roaring clouds to the burning trees
You fight for our homes, and our families' peace

(Bridge)
Through every storm, through smoke so thick
Your heart stays strong, though the clock ticks quickly
You douse the flames with every prayer
We see your courage rising in the air
The ground beneath may tremble and break
But you stand firm, for all our sake
In the darkest hour, when hope seems thin
You bring the rain, you let light win

(Chorus 3 – Expanded)
We thank you, one and all, for your endless might
For your fearless march, through day and night
For the forest you save, for the homes that stand
You are the shield, the steady hand
Through the blaze that rages and the sparks that fly
You are the wings, soaring through the sky
From the highest peaks to the forest deep
Your watchful guard lets our children sleep

(Outro)
So here we stand, with hearts full of pride
Thanking those who fight fire's tide
From the air to the ground, we lift you high
Guardians of the flame, beneath Canada's sky