[Intro - Spoken Word]
August thirteenth, twenty twenty-five,
Susies Lake burning, smoke fills the sky,
But when the call came in, they didn't hesitate,
Real heroes answer when it's life or fate...
*[Bass Drop]*
[Hook - Celtic Female Vocals]
Through the smoke and ash they run toward the flames,
Risking everything, never seeking fame,
Orange suits and courage burning bright,
Guardians of Nova Scotia through the night.
When the forest burns and hope seems lost,
They count the lives saved, not the cost,
Standing strong when the province needs them most,
Maritime heroes, that's our boast...
*[Bass Drop]*
[Verse 1]
Tuesday afternoon at Bayers Lake scene,
Julius Boulevard, flames burning mean,
Behind the business park where people work,
DNR crews moving through the murk.
Helicopters dropping water from the sky,
While ground teams battle, no time to cry,
About the danger lurking in every breath,
When you're standing between life and death.
Dugger McNeil Drive evacuations clear,
Families fleeing but the crews stay near,
Twenty-five thousand dollar fine in place,
But these warriors still show their face.
To every burning acre, every spark,
Fighting fires from daylight into dark,
August fifth restrictions, trails shut down,
But heroes keep protecting every town.
[Pre-Hook]
When Houston calls this province a tinderbox state,
These men and women step up, they don't wait,
*[Build Up]*
[Hook - Celtic Female Vocals]
Through the smoke and ash they run toward the flames,
Risking everything, never seeking fame,
Orange suits and courage burning bright,
Guardians of Nova Scotia through the night.
When the forest burns and hope seems lost,
They count the lives saved, not the cost,
Standing strong when the province needs them most,
Maritime heroes, that's our boast...
*[Bass Drop]*
[Verse 2]
Maine crews crossing borders, brotherhood strong,
New Brunswick firefighters fighting all along,
International help when the situation's dire,
United against the common enemy fire.
Overnight shifts at the containment line,
While families worry, they say they're fine,
But breathing smoke takes years off their life,
Going home exhausted to kids and wife.
Water bombers flying through the haze,
Pilots risking everything for praise,
That never comes from politicians' lips,
Just grateful tears from citizenship.
Dry conditions testing every skill,
But Maritime courage bends, won't break their will,
Susies Lake contained through blood and sweat,
A debt to these heroes we won't forget.
[Bridge - Male & Female]
*[Slow Down]*
[Male] "When the alarm sounds at the station house..."
[Female] "They kiss goodbye their kids and spouse..."
[Male] "Not knowing if they'll make it home tonight..."
[Female] "But someone has to join this fight..."
[Both] "Smoke and courage, heart and flame,
Nova Scotia remembers every name!"
*[Build Up - Intense]*
[Final Hook - Celtic Female with Male Backing]
THROUGH THE SMOKE AND ASH THEY RUN TOWARD THE FLAMES!
[Risking everything, never seeking fame]
ORANGE SUITS AND COURAGE BURNING BRIGHT!
[Guardians of Nova Scotia through the nig
