firewarden

[ fahyuhr-wawr-dn ]

noun

1. a person having authority in the prevention or extinguishing of fires, as in towns or camps.

firewarden

/ ˈfaɪəˌwɔːdən /

noun

1. an officer responsible for fire prevention and control in an area, esp in a forest

Word History and Origins

Origin of firewarden¹

First recorded in 1705–15; fire + warden

Example Sentences

“If Nevada is going to get ahead of the catastrophic loss of property, lives, infrastructure and ecosystems resulting from wildland fire, all four areas must become the focus of work,” said Nevada State Forester and Firewarden Kacey KC.

From Washington Times

“Originally, when it was just a couple fires, you know, we were trying to even send them in individual vehicles, one firefighter, one vehicle. As we get closer into the fire season, we won't be able to do that,” Kacey KC, Nevada state forester and firewarden, said.

From Fox News

“We are looking at a pretty big fire season, Nevada Division of Forestry Firewarden Kacey KC told state lawmakers at a legislative committee hearing this week. “When we saw the seasonal outlook this year, we’re looking at fuel loads of 100 to 300% of our normal carry-over from last year as well as new fuel loads from the spring moisture we received.”

From Washington Times

Nevada state Forester and Firewarden Kacey KC told Gov. Steve Sisolak during a fire forecast briefing in Carson City on Tuesday that the above-normal grass growth has rarely been seen in the last decade.

From Washington Times

Before lighting such fires three days' notice, at least, must be given to the Firewarden and occupants of adjoining lands.

From Project Gutenberg