Synonyms

firefighter

American

[fahyuhr-fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ tɛr /

Or fire fighter

noun

a person who fights destructive fires.

firefighter British

/ ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə /

noun

a person who fights fires, usually a public employee or trained volunteer

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Other Word Forms

firefighting noun

Etymology

Origin of firefighter

First recorded in 1900–05; fire + fighter

Example Sentences

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McIndoe was one of a dozen Los Angeles firefighters deposed in January in a lawsuit filed by Palisades fire victims against the city and the state.

From Los Angeles Times

The pilot had exited the aircraft before firefighters arrived and was subsequently assessed by the ambulance service, said Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

From BBC

The firefighter, Scott Pike, testified last month in a lawsuit brought by Palisades fire victims against the city and the state.

From Los Angeles Times

Emergency services were alerted and firefighters, paramedics, and police officers attended.

From BBC

Local farmers also formed a so-called "Farmy Army" to work alongside firefighters as the moorland blaze raged.

From BBC

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