fireman

Example Sentences

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As a teenager, Woods left Columbus for Missouri in 1872 to take a job as a railroad fireman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"As I recall he was very rarely there," said the former fireman from Gwynedd.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

"I am profoundly grieved at the loss of this dedicated and gallant fireman," Andy Yeung, director of the fire service said in a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Once again, he is both arsonist and fireman.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Sergio deliberately made sure not to look toward where the fireman was sitting, or make eye contact with him.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin