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fireman

[fahyuhr-muhn] / ˈfaɪər mən /
NOUN
one who extinguishes fires
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NOUN
one who fuels engines or furnaces
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Relievers were honored for 50 years beginning in 1960 by the Sporting News with what became known as the Fireman of the Year award.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Fireman Ethan Waller described the project as "the best of steam preservation".

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

After Joe Klecko and Fireman Ed got the green-clad crowd roaring “J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!” four-time All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis took his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Significantly, it captures the ex-Beatle's most interesting long-running project, outside of his experimental Fireman concept.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2022

Fireman John Davis was standing on the balcony with Captain Fitzpatrick and the other men.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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