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That's what I love about acting. There's never a set role. You can be a firefighter, you can be a baseball player, you can be whatever you want in the acting world. I think I've found my calling.
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Meaning of "firefighter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREFIGHTER

firefighter  [ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREFIGHTER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Firefighter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIREFIGHTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firefighter

Firefighter

A firefighter, also known as a fireman, is a rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten property and civilian or natural populations and to rescue people from dangerous situations, like collapsed or burning buildings. The complexity of modern industrialized life with a greater prominence of hazards has created an increase in the skills needed in firefighting technology and a broadening of the firefighter-rescuer's remit. They sometimes provide emergency medical services, for example. The fire service, or fire and rescue service, also known in some countries as the fire brigade or fire department, is one of the main emergency services. Firefighting and firefighters have become ubiquitous around the world, from wildland areas to urban areas, and aboard ships. According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, the English word "firefighter" has been used since 1903.

Definition of firefighter in the English dictionary

The definition of firefighter in the dictionary is a person who fights fires, usually a public employee or trained volunteer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREFIGHTER


biter
ˈbaɪtə
bullfighter
ˈbʊlfaɪtə
citer
ˈsaɪtə
copywriter
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtə
exciter
ɪkˈsaɪtə
fighter
ˈfaɪtə
gunfighter
ˈɡʌnfaɪtə
highlighter
ˈhaɪˌlaɪtə
infighter
ˈɪnˌfaɪtə
inviter
ɪnˈvaɪtə
lighter
ˈlaɪtə
mitre
ˈmaɪtə
prizefighter
ˈpraɪzˌfaɪtə
reiter
ˈraɪtə
screenwriter
ˈskriːnˌraɪtə
songwriter
ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə
titre
ˈtaɪtə
typewriter
ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə
underwriter
ˈʌndəˌraɪtə
writer
ˈraɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREFIGHTER

firebug
firecracker
firecrest
fired up
firedamp
firedog
firedragon
firedrake
firefang
firefight
firefighting
fireflies
firefloat
fireflood
firefly
fireguard
firehouse
fireless
fireless cooker
firelight

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREFIGHTER

all-nighter
cigarette lighter
daughter
freedom fighter
freighter
gas lighter
granddaughter
great-granddaughter
involuntary manslaughter
jet fighter
laughter
like a lamb to the slaughter
manslaughter
night fighter
overnighter
Richter
righter
sighter
slaughter
stepdaughter
voluntary manslaughter

Synonyms and antonyms of firefighter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firefighter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREFIGHTER

Find out the translation of firefighter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firefighter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firefighter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

消防员
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bombero
570 millions of speakers

English

firefighter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फायर फाइटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رجال الاطفاء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пожарный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bombeiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অগ্নিকাণ্ড-নির্বাপণকারী দমকলকর্মী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sapeur-pompier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ahli bomba
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feuerwehrmann
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

消防士
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소방관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Firefighter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhân viên cứu hỏa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீயணைக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अग्निशामक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

itfaiyeci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pompieri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

strażak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пожежний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pompier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυροσβέστης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brandweerman
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brandman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brannmann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firefighter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREFIGHTER»

The term «firefighter» is very widely used and occupies the 21.209 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREFIGHTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «firefighter» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «firefighter» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firefighter

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6 QUOTES WITH «FIREFIGHTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word firefighter.
1
Jake T. Austin
It's important to have a fallback and other activities that keep you interested. I started acting when I was about nine or 10 years old. My father was a midtown firefighter so I always wanted to be a firefighter, but then acting came along. I have to have a plan B.
2
David Guterson
Writing became an obsessive compulsive habit but I had almost no money so I thought about being an urban firefighter and having lots of free time in which to write or becoming an English teacher and thinking about books and writers on a daily basis. That swayed me.
3
Ryan Guzman
That's what I love about acting. There's never a set role. You can be a firefighter, you can be a baseball player, you can be whatever you want in the acting world. I think I've found my calling.
4
Thomas Kean, Jr.
I always knew that I would give back. My mother and my father both believe you have to work hard and give back. That's why I was a volunteer firefighter, that's why I worked in a homeless shelter. I always knew I'd give back, elective office or not.
5
Ed Markey
We can no longer tolerate losing one more innocent child or putting one more firefighter at risk in a fire that could have been prevented at the cost of pennies by making a couple simple changes to the construction of a cigarette.
6
Mark Sanchez
As the member of a firefighter family myself, supporting the widowed families of rescue workers is an important, personal cause of mine.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREFIGHTER»

Discover the use of firefighter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firefighter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Firefighter Written Exam Study Guide
360 page book with eleven chapters containing over 3000 selections of information and questions along with the answers that all Firefighter Candidates should knowwhen preparing for ENTRANCE LEVEL Fire Service WRITTEN EXAMS.
Arthur R. Couvillon, 1993
2
My Mom Is a Firefighter
Billy spends time with his "second family" at the Floral Avenue firehouse where his mother works, and dreams of growing up to be a firefighter just like her.
Lois G. Grambling, 2007
3
Firefighter
A very simple look at some of the ways firefighters help us and how they spend their time each day.
Rebecca Hunter, 2005
4
Firefighter
A simple introduction to the equipment, uniform, daily duties, and other aspects of the job of a firefighter.
Heather Miller, 2002
5
Euro Firefighter
The book also provides a LINK CODE for ongoing updates and web-based downloads. Euro Firefighter covers a broad range of issues important to anyone who steps off a fire truck at the scene of an emergency.
Paul Grimwood, 2008
6
Firefighter
From volunteers and fire marshals to smoke jumpers, the stories of these Emergency Workers will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Jim Ollhoff, 2013
7
Barron's Firefighter Exams
Provides information on preparing for the firefighter examination, including an analysis of the various types of questions, practice exercises, and tips on passing the physical abilities portion of the test. (back cover) Questions, answers, ...
James J. Murtagh, 2009
8
Norman Hall's Firefighter Exam Preparation Book
You will score 80% to 100% using Norman Hall's proven system. If you don't, your purchase price for this book will be fully refunded.
Norman Hall, 2004
9
Get Firefighter Fit: The Complete Workout from the Former ...
A step-by-step, illustrated reference to the physical fitness program utilized by New York City firefighters uses a four-phase progressive approach to total body conditioning that can be personalized in accordance with individual goals and ...
Kevin S. Malley, 2008
10
The New Firefighter's Cookbook
Shares recipes from the kitchens of firefighting chefs of the New York City Fire Department, including appetizers, soups, main courses, vegetable, side dishes, breads, and desserts
John Sineno, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREFIGHTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firefighter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Chief calls for reforms after report on firefighter's death
Bethea, a firefighter with 41 years of experience, was responsible for making sure firefighters followed proper safety procedures at a dwelling ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
2
Aspiring female firefighter extinguishes stereotypes
Penticton firefighters are providing Nackoney with some basic firefighter's training before she heads to Vancouver for a special camp designed ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
3
Panicking mother duck sparks heroic firefighter rescue
A crew of firefighters have been caught on camera saving an adorable family of ducks in Slovakia. A Slovakian man saw the distressed mother ... «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
4
Funeral for Edmonton firefighter
Due to Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Legislation in Alberta, Paul's death was considered an "on duty" death, meaning his family will receive ... «Edmonton Sun, Jul 15»
5
Shazia Perveen Is Pakistan's First Female Firefighter, And She's …
The 25-year-old is Pakistan's first female firefighter. The Vehari District girl joined Pakistan's Rescue 1122 emergency services as a firefighter 5 ... «Indiatimes.com, Jul 15»
6
Napa teens raise money for firefighter training program
City of Napa Fire Department Explorers Kyle Healy, Maxwell Dineen and Deidre Johnson work the fundraiser parking lot on Third Street on ... «Napa Valley Register, Jul 15»
7
Kevin Smith receives Covington's first Firefighter of the Quarter Award
Covington firefighter Kevin Smith displays his Firefighter of the Quarter award, the first presentation of the new honor initiated by Chief Stoney ... «Rockdale Citizen, Jul 15»
8
Firefighter goes from fire to ice, back
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/MATTHEW COOK North Kitsap firefighter Alex Hickey (left) tries to score against the Aussie Heat during tournament ... «Kitsap Sun, Jul 15»
9
Behind the Scenes Look at Becoming a Firefighter
ABC 13 went behind the scenes as potential new recruits took the agility portion of the test to be a firefighter. Twenty young men found out just ... «WSET, Jul 15»
10
La Ronge, Sask. may not escape 'unscathed': firefighter
A massive forest fire continues to surround a key northern Saskatchewan town — La Ronge — and that has a firefighter worried that it could ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Firefighter [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/firefighter>. Apr 2024 ».
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