firefighting
Americannoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Their testimony and text messages show that their initial concern was whether the fire was on parkland and whether firefighting efforts and equipment would harm federally endangered plants and artifacts.
From Los Angeles Times
The family's firefighting history goes back to the 19th century, when volunteers started a fire brigade in Newry.
From BBC
Despite the long record of family history in the service, Raymond insisted they never felt any pressure in pursuing firefighting as a career.
From BBC
The Los Angeles County Fire Department oversaw the response of the Eaton fire, and it has come under intense scrutiny over the botched alerts and limited firefighting resources on the west side of town.
From Los Angeles Times
Local fire marshals, fire chiefs and firefighting unions have, by and large, opposed easing staircase requirements in the building code wherever they’ve been proposed.
From Los Angeles Times
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