firefighter
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Melyanti, a 25-year-old carer for the elderly and part-time firefighter, told AFP there were some in the community "who don't like our fire prevention activities".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Florida firefighter sets record as shortest woman in profession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Company leaders worked with Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore and paid for firefighter assistance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Louis Chinal, 76, a retired New York City firefighter from Staten Island, recounted taking the Staten Island ferry to lower Manhattan after the South Tower had collapsed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
His son wanted to be a firefighter, but didn’t get the job.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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
In addition, the government says that around 300 police and firefighters have been treated for injuries, and some 2,000 people – mainly minors – taken into custody.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
In addition to firefighters and sheriff’s deputies, the new system would apply to bargaining units for district attorney investigators, deputy medical examiners and county lifeguards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“This is a crazy idea, but I gotta say, I like that you and Ronan think big. Now, let’s get started,” she says, motioning to the other firefighters.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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