firefighting
- noun
- /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ/
- However, I held certificates in firefighting first response, hazardous rescue, and medical first response.
- wildland firefighting
- firefighting effort
- firefighting equipment
Let me ask you about firefighting.
- Let me ask you about firefighting.
Examples
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We need to evacuate the building, and get the firefighting unit here now.
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Investing in advanced firefighting technology can significantly improve response times during emergencies.
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Was her firefighting equipment in order?
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Two weeks ago, the Forest Service said it would use aerial firefighting at night.
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New training facility: It's where they can practice survival and firefighting skills on a real-life stage.
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Another aspect of wildland firefighting is the support camps located near big fires.
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Many surprising lessons had to be relearned, such as firefighting and damage control aboard ships.
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The company makes specialized nozzles for firefighting hoses, which continually adjust to the varying pressures of the water pouring through a hose.
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The firefighters worked tirelessly on their firefighting efforts to control the raging blaze in the forest.
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Training programs for firefighting personnel are essential to ensure they are prepared for any situation.
Synonyms
To put out a fire, light, or any burning thing
Putting out a fire or stopping something from burning
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Morphology
Etymology
Firefighting comes from the simple idea of fire + fighting, like 'fighting' a fire to stop it. So it means the job or activity of putting out fires and stopping them from spreading.