firefighter
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The women roped in two others to complete the team, firefighter Lauren Kerr-McGregor and powerlifter and pro wrestler Kara Weir.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Fire Brigades Union say there have been difficulties recruiting on-call firefighters, and a steep fall in overall firefighter numbers.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
A Pasadena firefighter suffered an undisclosed leg injury during the rescue operation and was also taken to a local hospital for treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
One firefighter from the Bordeaux suburb of Merignac complained of the confusing orders handed down by his higher-ups.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“And let us find you,” the firefighter added.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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He said his firefighters have "very specialist skills" to tackle wildfires with military assistance enabling him to "focus all of that in the right place".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The mall’s survival amid the community’s devastation was not without controversy given Caruso’s use of private firefighters to ward off the flames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
More than 100 firefighters and two water bombing planes battled through the night to contain a major forest fire that broke out on Friday on the Croatian island of Dugi otok, threatening many homes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Personnel and an Army helicopter are supporting firefighters in Cwmavon, Torfaen council has said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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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