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

The new revenue will pay for a new fire station and a ‘round-the-clock firefighter position, town manager Ryan Spitzer told The Charlotte Observer. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said Wednesday there will be enhanced security standing by for the parade, plus firefighter contingents and emergency medical teams. —Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025

Containment reached 10% after firefighters deployed air tankers and ground crews to hold the line near Bonanza Auto Road and Hollandview Drive. —Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025

There are nearly 11,000 wildland firefighters on board for the season, including about 3,500 in the Pacific Southwest region that includes California, agency data show. —Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025

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