firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər 

: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2

firefighting

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tiŋ 

noun

Examples of firefighter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ma, 60, is separated from her husband, former firefighter Jason Hodge, and lives in San Francisco. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Rubin was picked as the department’s fire chief in 2023, taking the helm after former Chief Michael Callahan resigned amid friction with the local firefighter’s union. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Each station will receive an additional firefighter on its A, B and C shifts, Bolen said. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026

The report recommended that the LAFD prioritize a culture that empowers firefighters to inform their supervisors about hot spots, unsafe conditions and other concerns. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firefighter

• copywriter
• expediter
• underwriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter

Kids Definition

firefighter

noun

: a member of a company organized to fight fires

firefighting noun