Example Sentences

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On Sept. 30, federal pay increases implemented to shore up “hotshot” squads of forest firefighters are set to expire.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023

"We want our administrations to recognise this, respect and create the status of forest firefighters."

From Reuters • Oct. 8, 2022

"We are forest firefighters and we want justice because we are a public service for society," Cristina Perez, 47, who has worked for 18 years in Aragon, told Reuters in Madrid.

From Reuters • Oct. 8, 2022

Because of the rain forest, firefighters have opted not to let the fire simply burn itself out, Wuchner said.

From Scientific American • Mar. 23, 2011