firefighter
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"A family couldn't make a living from this anymore... Everyone has a full-time job. I'm a teacher, my brother is a firefighter," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Florida firefighter sets record as shortest woman in profession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
And in an election year, politicians of both parties running to remain in office like to win support from the police and firefighter unions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Dowd, who spent two decades as a firefighter before becoming a public information officer, said he got called to help animals “many, many times.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
No Z. No crazy bomber dude or firefighter coming to save the day.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
The front door of Tsalai's restaurant had to be smashed so firefighters could check the building and ensure nobody was inside.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
A man had to be rescued by firefighters from a house that partially collapsed after a car crashed into it.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The journalist reported seeing firefighters attempting to extinguish a blaze at the energy giant's Riyadh refinery, located south of the capital, while ambulances and police vehicles were stationed near the facility.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Other firefighters on the ground said they did not encounter hot spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
There was a fire station four blocks away, but it was empty and flooded; there were no firefighters in sight.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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