fireman

Example Sentences

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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

Once again, he is both arsonist and fireman.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

He loaded up his car with personal belongings, then used the techniques he’d learned as a fireman to protect his family home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

These strangers, ranging from 22 to 70 years in age, with jobs that included fireman, nurse, journalist, prison warden and soldier, complied with Dominique Pelicot's instructions.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

As the rest of the city went about its business, fireman Dorsey was racing through the streets to the closest signal box, which happened to be at Goll’s drugstore.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy