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firefighting

firefighting

19 2.7
The job of putting out fires and stopping them from spreading
  • noun
  • /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ/
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  • 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.

Examples

  • We need to evacuate the building, and get the firefighting unit here now.

  • Investing in advanced firefighting technology can significantly improve response times during emergencies.

  • Was her firefighting equipment in order?

  • Two weeks ago, the Forest Service said it would use aerial firefighting at night.

    Blog text (7)
  • New training facility: It's where they can practice survival and firefighting skills on a real-life stage.

    Blog text (22)
  • Another aspect of wildland firefighting is the support camps located near big fires.

    Blog text (14)
  • Many surprising lessons had to be relearned, such as firefighting and damage control aboard ships.

    Blog text (20)
  • The company makes specialized nozzles for firefighting hoses, which continually adjust to the varying pressures of the water pouring through a hose.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The firefighters worked tirelessly on their firefighting efforts to control the raging blaze in the forest.

  • Training programs for firefighting personnel are essential to ensure they are prepared for any situation.

Synonyms

extinguishing
vsfirefighting
1 3.7

To put out a fire, light, or any burning thing

is an ongoing job that also prevents fires from spreading rather than a one-off action
quenching
vsfirefighting
1 6.7

Putting out a fire or stopping something from burning

is an ongoing job that focuses on putting out fires and preventing spread

Antonyms

175 2.2

To light and keep burning a stove or furnace

Compounds

4.1

A way people use to put out or control fires

How Dangerous

firefighting
19 2.7
fireproofing
  • Specialized
4.0
fire code
  • Formal
3 3.4

Surface Forms

firefighting singular
firefighting plural

Morphology

firefighting = fire + fight (transparent) = fire + fight + ing

Clear combination of 'fire' + 'fight' with the gerund suffix '-ing' indicating the activity of fighting fires; a B1 learner can derive this meaning from the parts.

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.