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firefighter

[fahyuhr-fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪərˌfaɪ tɛr /
NOUN
fireman
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As firefighter after firefighter testified about their actions during the Lachman fire, a clear theme emerged — the Los Angeles Fire Department’s culture of absolute obedience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 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

Devin Fox, a 26-year-old Ella fella, has posted several videos about Langley’s music from the fire station where he works as a firefighter and paramedic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

On Wednesday, a volunteer firefighter was found dead from suspected exhaustion linked to heat and underlying health conditions, officials told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I hear him discuss her with another firefighter, who looks like he can’t be more than eighteen.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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