firefighter

or fire fight·er

[ fahyuhr-fahy-ter ]

noun

1. a person who fights destructive fires.

firefighter

/ ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə /

noun

1. a person who fights fires, usually a public employee or trained volunteer

Other Words From

• firefighting noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of firefighter¹

First recorded in 1900–05; fire + fighter

Example Sentences

But additional damage was limited because of the quick response by firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times

The inquest also heard two statements from firefighters Leighton Brown and Gareth Davies who said the stairs banister, ceiling and the whole of the landing was “covered in smoke and fire” on their arrival.

From BBC

The Los Angeles Fire Department said the Autozone on the 1300 block of Highland Avenue at the intersection of Fountain Avenue was engulfed when firefighters arrived after a 911 call at 4:21 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

An Orange County firefighter who suffered spinal cord injuries in a September freeway rollover was released from a Colorado rehabilitation facility Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

In a bizarre stroke of luck, firefighters could access the well on his property only because the new concrete driveway had just been finished.

From Los Angeles Times