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

La Habra Heights’ narrow roads, he said, have made firefighting access difficult.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

"There's still smoke coming out from different sections," Cayabyab said, adding that coast guard personnel intended to enter the ship and conduct firefighting operations.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Like many retained firefighters, O'Hare has another job that he needed to keep up alongside his firefighting duties.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Projects have included blocking irrigation canals to help restore wetlands, strengthening firefighting capabilities, and stepping up efforts to prevent accidental human ignitions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

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

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld