firefighting

American  

[fahyuhr-fahyt-ing] / ˈfaɪərˌfaɪt ɪŋ /

noun

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

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adjective

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

firefighting British  

/ ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the occupation of attempting to control and extinguish fires

   2. ( as modifier )

      firefighting equipment

2. the practice of reacting to urgent problems as they arise, as opposed to planning for the future

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Example Sentences

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firefighting

But I didn’t know that when our rig sounded three long horn blasts as pieces of the roof came down—a signal to evacuate and move to defensive firefighting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The 724-page report describes a deluge of chaos and poor communication that made evacuations, rescues and firefighting more challenging amid conditions that were already exceptionally dangerous and volatile.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Her husband Roni Irawan, 35, said he supported Mutia's firefighting endeavours, especially since she showed she was "still able to manage the housework".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Fire hydrants in the UK often do not provide enough water flow for firefighting, fire chiefs have warned.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The black shapes of two firefighting hovercars zoomed past overhead, red lights flashing and sirens piercing her ears.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld