firefighter

Example Sentences

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One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries in the fire and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"We're used to it," said Roman, a 36-year-old firefighter who helped clear the ruins from a building destroyed in the strike.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

One fire marshal is in a critical condition and one firefighter is in a serious condition as of Friday evening, Mamdani.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A firefighter at the scene told news channel TVN24 that according to the woman's son, he was on the phone to her when he heard her scream, "Bear, bear!" and the phone went dead.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Saucepan Lynn is also a volunteer firefighter, so she cooks in her suspenders in case she has to run off.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt