fire fighter
Hose-wielding rescuer
A fire fighter is a person trained to extinguish fires and rescue people from burning buildings or other emergencies.
The job involves responding to alarms, operating hoses and ladders, and performing rescues.
Fire fighters also conduct safety inspections and educate the public about fire prevention.
Also spelled as one word: firefighter.
- breathing apparatusDevice supplying air
- ladder companyFirefighting squad with aerial equipment
- jaws of lifePowered rescue spreader
- hydrantStreet-side water outlet
- heatTransferred thermal energy
water · smoke · turnout gear · ladder truck · dalmatian · mask · CPR certification · stop drop roll · controlled burn · gear · arson · ashes · burn victim · rescue · alarm · station · flames · truck
destructive vs. protective role regarding fire
fire fighterarsonist
One who illegally ignites
fire starter · pyromaniac · incendiary · firebug · torch