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fire fighting

[fahyuhr-fahy-ter] Origin

fire·fight·er

[fahyuhr-fahy-ter]
noun
a person who fights destructive fires.
Also, fire fighter.


Origin:
1900–05; fire + fighter

fire·fight·ing, noun, adjective
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firefighter
1903, from fire (n.) + fighter.
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fire fighting

activity directed at limiting the spread of fire and extinguishing it, particularly as performed by members of organizations (fire services or fire departments) trained for the purpose. When it is possible, fire fighters rescue persons endangered by the fire, if necessary, before turning their full attention to putting it out.

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