fireman
noun
fire·man
ˈfī(-ə)r-mən 
2
: a member of a fire department : firefighter
3
: an enlisted man in the navy who works with engineering machinery
4
: a relief pitcher in baseball
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John Elmore, student council vice-president, was the son of Herbert Elmore, fireman.
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Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
With Weaver back in a multi-inning fireman role and Williams throwing his air-bending changeup in the ninth, the Yankees’ bullpen — which also added Fernando Cruz — should be able to shorten games on a regular basis.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
The firemen noticed Pilon, but every time one of them tried to get beyond the protection of the trucks, Barbaro fired at them.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Erceg said returning to a fireman’s role has given him new perspective.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
With Weaver back in a multi-inning fireman role and Williams throwing his air-bending changeup in the ninth, the Yankees’ bullpen — which also added Fernando Cruz — should be able to shorten games on a regular basis.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
The firemen noticed Pilon, but every time one of them tried to get beyond the protection of the trucks, Barbaro fired at them.
—Sally Ventura
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Erceg said returning to a fireman’s role has given him new perspective.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Fireman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireman. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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