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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firefighting

Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes that have already claimed five lives, the fire department told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Pending the outcome of an official investigation, all Bell helicopters deployed to the firefighting operation have been grounded, public broadcaster ERT reported.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

She believes Europe, facing its worst wildfires in decades, could benefit from Australia's firefighting experience.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

The argument over who is to blame for Europe’s stretched firefighting services has begun.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

“The Cogswell and Morris Reservoirs are gone—but the lake behind the San Gabriel Dam is maintained for firefighting aircraft. I’m sure of it.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman