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

It includes a tactical firefighting facility, a floodwater rescue facility, a replica village and a training warehouse.

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Multiple firefighting divisions requested water tenders, both from the city and private sources.

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But they’re not operated by emergency personnel, so they need firefighting escorts to drive safely into the fire zone.

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"This natural disaster could lead to deadly floods," Ilir Llapushi, head of the Gramsh firefighting unit, said.

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Robertson noted that his complaint did not include the Los Angeles Fire Department: California government code gives it broad immunity against claims of negligent firefighting.

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