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firefighter

[fahyuhr-fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ tɛr /
NOUN
fireman
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A firefighter at the scene told news channel TVN24 that according to the woman's son, he was on the phone to her when he heard her scream, "Bear, bear!" and the phone went dead.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A small brush fire in Yucca Valley did some significant damage on Sunday — destroying four structures and leading to the injury of a firefighter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

When Baker joined Electric Boat in 1983 as a firefighter, the state’s median age was just below 33.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The African grey female named Hugo was spotted taxiing for flight by a firefighter who was carrying out a routine safety inspection.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The job test said that I would be a good firefighter.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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