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๐งโ๐ Firefighter emoji
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What does ๐งโ๐ Firefighter emoji mean?
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ displays a firefighter. It is commonly used to refer to actual firefighters and fire departments. Figuratively, the Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is sometimes used when describing something as โhot,โ โlit,โ or being โon fire.โ In either case, it is often used alongside the Fire emoji ๐ฅ and/or the Fire Engine emoji ๐.
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is also used along with the hashtag #InternationalFirefightersDay to show appreciation to firefighters on May 4, which is International Firefighters Day.
Where does ๐งโ๐ Firefighter emoji come from?
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ was added to Emoji 12.1 in 2019. If a platform supports combining emoji, it is created by combining the Person emoji ๐ง with the Fire Engine emoji ๐.
On most major platforms, the emoji resembles a yellow-skinned individual wearing a brown firefighter uniform and a red helmet. On Google and WhatsApp, the uniform is red. The Apple and Samsung version of the emoji holds a fire ax and the WhatsApp version holds a fire hose. The Twitter version of the emoji has suspenders and lacks an emblem on the helmet. The emoji can be customized with a variety of skin tones or to more explicitly resemble a man or a woman.
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is used on the social media accounts of many fire departments. It is often used alongside status updates or fire safety advice.
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is also often used to show appreciation to firefighters, first responders, and emergency personnel. In this context, it is often used alongside the Police Officer emoji ๐ฎ, the Health Worker emoji ๐งโโ๏ธ, and the Construction Worker emoji ๐ท.
Examples of ๐งโ๐ Firefighter emoji
Who uses ๐งโ๐ Firefighter emoji?
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is used to refer to actual firefighters.
The local fire department just brought some holiday cheer to town! The big truck is decorated with colorful lights from bumper to bumper, playing cheery music, & blowing the air horn while driving slowly around town! Yay! ๐งโ๐๐๐โ๏ธ๐๐ ๐ผโ๏ธ
— Tisa Farrow (@tfboxcar) December 20, 2020
Our firefighters are working extra hard this season and doing an excellent job. Thank you ๐๐ฝ ๐งโ๐๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐
— โจ K a t y โจ (@katy_marie11) August 3, 2020
The Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is also used when metaphorically describing something as hot or on fire.
just set my electric kettle on fire making tea. 2020 is lit ๐งโ๐
— gabriela barkho (@gabrielabarkho) January 2, 2020
This stuff is hot AF! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐งโ๐๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/lEsj6wkmdr
— Kelly Hammond (@kellyahammond) October 6, 2020
On May 4, the Firefighter emoji ๐งโ๐ is used to commemorate International Firefighters Day.
A special "THANK YOU" to Eppley Fire Rescue on this #InternationalFirefightersDay. We appreciate your dedication, commitment, & service! ๐งโ๐ pic.twitter.com/W6CuovhEqH
— Eppley Airfield (@OMAairport) May 4, 2020
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