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Residents were required to leave the buildings immediately and only residents that needed to retrieve critical items such as medication were allowed to return accompanied by firefighters.
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One person fled from the apartments to the roof of the lower building and was rescued by firefighters, according to Hampton Fire & Rescue Captain Michael McMahon.
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The woman suffered chemical burns and was taken to the hospital by Berkeley firefighters.
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An official from the Chilgok Fire Department said dozens of firefighters and rescuers were approaching the site deep into the mountain by foot and didn’t have visuals of the aircraft yet.
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Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, the vast majority of Sonoma’s 183 schools escaped serious damage.
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Please respect the privacy of our firefighters, and the families who have lost loved ones tonight.
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Last August, the board voted to fund temporary living quarters for the firefighters.
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Nearly a year after the attack, and this new investigation has raised concerns regarding the response of firefighters on the day of the attack.
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First Known Use of firefighter
1839
FIREFIGHTER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of firefighter for English Language Learners
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: a member of a group that works to put out fires
FIREFIGHTER Defined for Kids
Definition of firefighter for Students
: a person whose job is to put out fires
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