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firefighter

 

[ หˆfaษชษ™rหŒfaษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emergency response

A firefighter is a person who is trained to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.

Synonyms

fire warden, fireman, firewoman.

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Word Description / Examples
firefighter

Use this term when referring to any personnel, regardless of gender, in the profession of fighting fires. This is the most inclusive and widely accepted term.

  • The firefighter quickly put out the flames.
  • Firefighters are trained to handle emergencies.
fireman

An older term traditionally used to refer to male firefighters. It is less common now due to its gender-specific nature.

  • The fireman climbed the ladder to rescue the cat.
  • In the past, firemen mainly used manual pumps to fight fires.
firewoman

A term used to specifically refer to female firefighters. Like 'fireman', it is less common and can be seen as non-inclusive.

  • The firewoman received an award for her bravery.
  • She is the first firewoman to join the local fire department.
fire warden

This term refers to a person responsible for safety measures and fire prevention in a specific building or area, often in a non-professional, volunteer, or part-time capacity.

  • The fire warden conducted a fire drill last week.
  • Each floor of the building has a designated fire warden.

Examples of usage

  • The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.
  • Many firefighters work long hours to keep their communities safe.
  • The firefighter used a ladder to rescue the cat from the tree.
  • Firefighters undergo rigorous training to prepare for emergencies.
  • The firefighter's quick response saved the family from the house fire.

Translations

Translations of the word "firefighter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bombeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฎเค•เคฒเค•เคฐเฅเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuerwehrmann

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemadam kebakaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะถะตะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straลผak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถˆ้˜ฒๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pompier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bombero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itfaiyeci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฐฉ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฌู„ ุฅุทูุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hasiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hasiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆ้˜ฒๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gasilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรถkkviliรฐsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั€ั‚ ัำฉะฝะดั–ั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒฎแƒแƒœแƒซแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanฤŸฤฑnsรถndรผrษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bombero

Etymology

The term 'firefighter' originated in the 19th century to describe individuals whose primary role was to combat and extinguish fires. Over time, the profession has evolved to encompass a wide range of emergency response duties, including rescuing people from accidents and disasters. Firefighters play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and property from the devastation of fires.

See also: bonfire, fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebrand, firebug, firecrackers, fired, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firewoman, firework, fireworks, firing, misfire.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,455, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.