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fireman

noun as in one who extinguishes fires

noun as in one who fuels engines or furnaces

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“I felt like I was at a crossroads because I didn’t know if I wanted to continue as a fireman ... the best job you could possibly have,” Greene said.

Veteran Republican strategist Mike Murphy had it right, telling CNN: “He’s lighting the fire as an arsonist, then claiming to be the fireman.”

"Most of the firemen know the area so well and they know how to manage it."

From BBC

After a nervy 30 minutes, firemen finally freed the parachutist and his chute to big cheers from the crowd.

From BBC

“Imagine if the word ‘fireman’ meant that 15 people could say they’re the one, and only one has the hose.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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