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Firefighters
Definition
Firefighters are people who work to put out fires and rescue people and animals from danger.
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- firefighters battled the blaze
- firefighters responded to the call
- firefighters extinguished the fire
- firefighters rescued the trapped residents
- firefighters arrived at the scene
- firefighters put out the fire
- firefighters are heroes
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Usage note
While 'firemen' is still understood, 'firefighters' is the preferred gender-neutral term. 'Firefighters' is a compound noun referring to individuals who extinguish fires.
Example sentences
- The firefighters used their hoses to put out the flames.
- The firefighters rescued the kitten from the tree.
- The firefighters worked together to save the family from the burning house.
- The firefighters are heroes who risk their lives to keep us safe.
- The firefighters drove their truck to the scene of the fire.
Quotes
When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. ~Edward F. Croker
Firefighters are some of the most selfless public servants you will ever encounter. ~Denis Leary
To some extent, firefighters have always been there to save people. They're not going to stop now. ~Anthony Hinds
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