firefighting

[fahyuhr-fahyt-ing]

noun

1. the profession or process of containing and putting out destructive fires.

adjective

1. engaged, involved, or used in containing and putting out destructive fires.

Example Sentences

The Forest Service — the largest federal firefighting entity in the country — will continue its work geared toward responding to and preparing for wildfires, according to the plan.

From Los Angeles Times

“From a firefighting perspective these details matter for response. But for recovery, they are less consequential than the cause of the fire and who is responsible for rebuilding the community.”

From Los Angeles Times

Both countries have struggled to keep pace, often sharing firefighting resources.

From BBC

In Canada, strained resources – and worsening fires – have fuelled calls for a national firefighting service.

From BBC

Neither helicopter, though, received “a clear radio signal” from the group supervisor giving them clearance to get closer than 12 nautical miles to the fire or within seven miles of the so-called fire traffic area, the final clearance for all aerial firefighting units, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times