Synonyms

firefighter

American

[fahyuhr-fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ tɛr /

Or fire fighter

noun

a person who fights destructive fires.

firefighter British

/ ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə /

noun

a person who fights fires, usually a public employee or trained volunteer

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Other Word Forms

firefighting noun

Etymology

Origin of firefighter

First recorded in 1900–05; fire + fighter

Example Sentences

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“They’re still trying to cover up … It’s not the regular firefighters. It’s coming from higher up.”

From Los Angeles Times

Over the first weekend of the January fires, firefighters were able make progress with the help of calmer winds and higher humidity.

From Los Angeles Times

A pilot had to be cut from their aircraft by firefighters after it crash landed in a field.

From BBC

Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a gas line rupture in Castaic on Saturday, which prompted the CHP to close a portion of the 5 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

The blaze, it added, was controlled by firefighters and didn’t result in any injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal

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