firewomen
Women battling blazes
Firewomen is the plural of firewoman, a female firefighter.
The term emerged as a gender-specific alternative to firemen, though the gender-neutral firefighters has largely replaced both in professional contexts: The department's first firewomen were hired in 1982.
Flexible fluid conduit
- hydrantStreet-side water outlet
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
axe · helmet · boots · SCBA · pumper · aerial · sprinkler · PPE
Intense burning fire
- flamesVisible burning combustion
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- sirenWailing alert device
evacuation · hazard · incident · peril · urgency · dispatch · 911 · response
Fixed stopping point
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- shiftMovement or work period
- dispatcherOne who allocates resources
chief · captain · lieutenant · probie · rookie · crew · squad · overtime
Showing courage despite fear
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- daringAdventurous courage
- boldCourageous and daring
intrepid · gallant · valiant · undaunted · dauntless · lionhearted · unflinching · stalwart
Power to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- agilityQuickness and ease
conditioning · training · physicality · toughness · resilience · athleticism · drills · PT
hose
Flexible fluid conduit
- hydrantStreet-side water outlet
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
nozzle · axe · helmet · boots · SCBA · pumper · aerial · sprinkler · PPE · respirator
blaze
Intense burning fire
siren · evacuation · hazard · incident · peril · urgency · dispatch · 911 · response · callout
station
Fixed stopping point
dispatcher · chief · captain · lieutenant · probie · rookie · crew · squad · overtime · drill
brave
Showing courage despite fear
bold · intrepid · gallant · valiant · undaunted · dauntless · lionhearted · unflinching · stalwart · resolute
strength
Power to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
agility · conditioning · training · physicality · toughness · resilience · athleticism · drills · PT
survivor
One still alive after
- searchAct of seeking
- extractionAct of removing
- CPREmergency revival technique
victim · trapped · debris · collapse · safety · triage · evacuation · stretcher · paramedic · extrication
firewomenarsonists
Those who criminally ignite property
firebugs · fire starters · pyromaniacs · incendiaries · torchers