Fireman

/ˈfaɪərmən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person whose job is to extinguish fires and to rescue people from dangerous situations associated with fire.

The fireman bravely entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family.

A member of a fire department or fire service.

After years of training, she finally became a certified fireman.

A person responsible for operating and maintaining fire engines and firefighting equipment.

The fireman performed routine checks on the fire truck to ensure it was ready for any emergency.

A person who performs specific firefighting tasks, often as part of a team.

During the drill, each fireman had a specific role to play in extinguishing the simulated fire.

Derived from 'fire' + 'man', referring to a male individual involved in firefighting.

fireman’s carry

A method of carrying an injured person over the shoulder.

fireman's pole

A pole used by firefighters to quickly descend from a higher level.

on fire

In a state of burning; also means doing exceptionally well.

firefighting

The act of extinguishing fires or responding to fire emergencies.

firehouse

A building where fire apparatus and firefighters are housed.

fire alarm

A system that detects and alerts about fire presence.

Smoke-eater

The smoke-eaters were quick to respond to the blaze downtown.

Hotshot

He's a hotshot fireman, known for tackling the toughest fires.