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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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He volunteered at the Poppy Line heritage railway, as a fireman and later station master, and led ramblers' walks across Norfolk.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

As a teenager, Woods left Columbus for Missouri in 1872 to take a job as a railroad fireman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"I am profoundly grieved at the loss of this dedicated and gallant fireman," Andy Yeung, director of the fire service said in a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Once again, he is both arsonist and fireman.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Alex wished he were a fireman right now.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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