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

Explosions could be heard as the munitions detonated during the fire, forcing firefighters to stay out of the area for safety. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Others are quickly extinguished by firefighters on the ground after being spotted from the air. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Mayor Eric Phillips said creating a fire district would also allow firefighters to focus solely on fire protection instead of competing with other city departments for funding. — Noah Daly august 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026

Aerial footage showed firefighters and paramedics treating passengers in a field next to the train, with several ambulances and three helicopters on the scene. — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 13 Aug. 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