firefighters
nounUK /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtəz/
US /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtərz/
Firefighters are people whose job is to put out fires and help keep everyone safe.
The firefighters arrived quickly and sprayed water on the burning house.
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2. People who work to control and extinguish wildfires in forests and open land.
Wildland firefighters camped near the forest to battle the blaze.
3. People who respond to emergencies such as car crashes or floods, not only fires.
The firefighters cut open the car door to free the trapped driver.
4. People who work on ships or at airports to prevent and fight fires in those places.
Airport firefighters train to handle burning aircraft fuel.
5. People who fight fires as volunteers rather than as a paid job.
Volunteer firefighters in the small town meet every Tuesday for practice.