variants
or less commonly fire fighting
: the activity of a firefighter
specifically
: the effort to extinguish or to check the spread of a fire
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Three more are missing and presumed dead, while a further eight — including a firefighter — were injured, according to The Guardian.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
My experience as a firefighter and councilmember positions me to provide strong oversight, demand accountability, and ensure these core services deliver real results for our community.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Bystanders, police officers and firefighters rendered aid to the cyclist, including performing CPR, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to radio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Noun
In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Three more are missing and presumed dead, while a further eight — including a firefighter — were injured, according to The Guardian.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
My experience as a firefighter and councilmember positions me to provide strong oversight, demand accountability, and ensure these core services deliver real results for our community.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Bystanders, police officers and firefighters rendered aid to the cyclist, including performing CPR, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to radio dispatches reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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“Firefighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firefighter. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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