firefighter
noun
a person who fights destructive fires.
firefighters
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pluralof firefighter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The building collapse on Wednesday in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn prompted a massive emergency response from approximately 250 firefighters and rescue workers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
The city's fire commissioner, Lillian Bonsignore, said firefighters were on the scene within minutes and called their actions "incredibly heroic".
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Three firefighters were among the injured, Mamdani said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
With the 106 active stations, firefighters can reach just under half the city within four minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
There are interviews with the kid’s tearful parents, firefighters, rescue workers, and experts on wells—because there are experts on everything these days.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
