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Organizations talk about spending their lives firefighting - dealing with the next problem without having the bandwidth to deal with what is down the pipeline. I think most of the poor have that problem.
Sendhil Mullainathan

Meaning of "firefighting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREFIGHTING

firefighting  [ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREFIGHTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Firefighting 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 FIREFIGHTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firefighting

Firefighting

Firefighting is the act of extinguishing fires. A firefighter suppresses and extinguishes fires to prevent loss of life, and/or destruction of property and the environment. Firefighting is a highly technical skill that requires professionals who have spent years training in both general firefighting techniques and specialized areas of expertise.

Definition of firefighting in the English dictionary

The definition of firefighting in the dictionary is the occupation of attempting to control and extinguish fires. Other definition of firefighting is the practice of reacting to urgent problems as they arise, as opposed to planning for the future.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREFIGHTING


biting
ˈbaɪtɪŋ
bullfighting
ˈbʊlfaɪtɪŋ
bushfighting
ˈbʊʃfaɪtɪŋ
cockfighting
ˈkɒkˌfaɪtɪŋ
copywriting
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtɪŋ
crime-fighting
kraɪm ˈfaɪtɪŋ
exciting
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
fighting
ˈfaɪtɪŋ
gunfighting
ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtɪŋ
handwriting
ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ
infighting
ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ
inviting
ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ
lighting
ˈlaɪtɪŋ
outfighting
ˈaʊtˌfaɪtɪŋ
prizefighting
ˈpraɪzˌfaɪtɪŋ
sighting
ˈsaɪtɪŋ
songwriting
ˈsɒŋˌraɪtɪŋ
underwriting
ˈʌndəˌraɪtɪŋ
whiting
ˈwaɪtɪŋ
writing
ˈraɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREFIGHTING

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREFIGHTING

accounting
cage fighting
crime fighting
direct lighting
extreme fighting
floodlighting
gas lighting
indirect lighting
moonlighting
overhead lighting
self-righting
slighting
street fighting
street lighting
strip lighting
strobe lighting
track lighting
UFO sighting
wall lighting
weighting
yachting

Synonyms and antonyms of firefighting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firefighting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREFIGHTING

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

Translator English - Chinese

消防
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lucha contra incendios
570 millions of speakers

English

firefighting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अग्निशमन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إطفاء الحرائق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пожаротушения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

combate a incêndios
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অগ্নিকাণ্ড-নির্বাপণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lutte contre les incendies
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

memadamkan api
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brandbekämpfung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

消防
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소방
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kebakaran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chữa cháy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீயணைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अग्निशामक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yangın söndürme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

antincendio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Postępowanie w przypadku pożaru
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пожежогасіння
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de stingere a incendiilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυρόσβεσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brandbestryding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brandbekämpning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brannslokking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firefighting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREFIGHTING»

The term «firefighting» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.651 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREFIGHTING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «firefighting» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «firefighting» 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 firefighting

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2 QUOTES WITH «FIREFIGHTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word firefighting.
1
Lael Brainard
President Obama has a good sense not just of the economic requisites for financial crisis firefighting but also how you build political support for moving forward on reforming the financial system, making sure that the banks are carrying enough capital.
2
Sendhil Mullainathan
Organizations talk about spending their lives firefighting - dealing with the next problem without having the bandwidth to deal with what is down the pipeline. I think most of the poor have that problem.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREFIGHTING»

Discover the use of firefighting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firefighting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Firefighting
Provides information about famous fires, the fight to stop them, and their repercussions, discussing disasters including the San Francisco earthquake, the destruction of the Twin Towers, and the firebombing of Hamburg and Dresden.
Jack Gottschalk, 2002
2
Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety: A ...
A comprehensive training and reference manual used as a textbook in maritime institutions.
Maritime Training Advisory Board (U.S.), United States. Maritime Administration, Robert J. Brady Company, 1994
3
Strategy of Firefighting
This is a "how to" book written by a "know how" person for anyone who practices firefighting strategy.
Vincent Dunn, 2007
4
Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics
Written by industry experts Bernard Klaene and Russell Sanders, and developed in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Second Edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics will provide both fire ...
Bernard Klaene, Russell Sanders, 2007
5
Street Smart Firefighting!: The Common Sense Guide to ...
Bob tells many true stories and speaks in a down-to-earth style, and that makes for a good easy read. This book is the most empathetic, yet no-nonsense, practical and tell-it-how-it-is resource you will find.
Robert C. Bingham, 2004
6
Firefighting Principles and Practices: 2nd Edition
The book also discusses operational procedures of ladder and engine companies, along with preplanning routines that departments should follow, and finishes with a look at common fires, along with fires that could require special attention, ...
William E. Clark, 1991
7
Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped ...
"This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe-equipped buildings.
David M. McGrail, 2007
8
Industrial Firefighting for Municipal Firefighters
Written to specifically prepare the municipal firefighter for responses to a wide range of industrial fires, this book is ideal for municipal firefighters at any stage of their career, as well as for personnel at industrial facilities who ...
Craig H. Shelley, Anthony R. Cole, Timothy E. Markley, 2007
9
Firefighting in Kent
A history of firefighting in Kent
William Hughes, John A. Meakins, 2007
10
Firefighting
Presents information on the various duties of firefighters including emergency medical services, fire investigation and prevention, training, and administration.
Blythe Camenson, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREFIGHTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firefighting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
100 army reservists to join firefighting effort in Sask.
More than 500 members of Canadian Forces are in Saskatchewan's wildfire zones, and now about 100 reservists are being called up to join ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
2
Fire Officials: Hobby Drones Hamper Firefighting In California
Federal and state fire officials are urging drone hobbyists to keep their unmanned aerial vehicles out of the sky during firefighting operations. «Capital Public Radio News, Jul 15»
3
Respect for Lincolnshire's firefighting mum who juggles the school …
It is not easy for Laura, 34, to keep thoughts of her two little girls at bay as she helps deal with crashes, blazes and emergencies. Her oldest girl ... «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
4
Cooler weather, some rain ease B.C. wildfire threat as firefighting
VANCOUVER — Showers and cooler weather could be a welcome relief for firefighters battling wildfires across British Columbia. Environment ... «The Province, Jul 15»
5
TO SAVE OUR FELLOW CITIZENS: Philadelphia's Volunteer …
“We are pleased to put our collection of Philadelphia's firefighting history on display to the public,” said Mercer Museum Executive Director, ... «Bucks Local News, Jul 15»
6
Rain, Cooler Temperatures Help Firefighting Efforts
A plane drops retardant on the West Fork fire burning in the Malheur National Forest. Courtesy Nick Stiner. Cooler weather has helped ... «OPB News, Jul 15»
7
Evergreen Firefighting Rig Recovered
With extreme fire conditions in Northwest Montana, members of the Evergreen Fire Department are relieved to recover a stolen firefighting rig. «ABC FOX Montana News, Jul 15»
8
Attack on Woman Tahsildar: AP Government Begins Firefighting
VIJAYAWADA: Apparently with a view to ensuring that nothing goes awry in the conduct of the ensuing 'Godavari Maha Pushkarams', the state ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
9
Firefighting: Drill: Engine Company Operator Tools
This drill focuses on the successful actions of a disciplined engine company and the tools and skills needed to affect that outcome. There are ... «FireEngineering.com, Jul 15»
10
Nearly 600 volunteer for firefighting training
Saskatchewan firefighting efforts have been bolstered by an influx of resources. Nearly 600 volunteers signed up for firefighting training after ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jul 15»

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