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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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Replete with Constructivist angles, it’s an unsentimental account of a woman who tells her fireman husband he isn’t the father of their newborn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Once again, he is both arsonist and fireman.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Kubinec of Garrettsville, Ohio, a fireman second class, served aboard the USS West Virginia.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

They hail from all walks of life: among them are a fireman, a carpenter, a nurse and a journalist.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

“I work for the city of New York. Now, will you kindly take your seat. Sir,” the fireman answered.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin