firefighter
n. countablen. a person whose job is to stop fires from burning and to rescue people from dangerous situations. They often work for the city and wear special protective clothes.
n. a person whose professional role involves extinguishing fires and performing rescue operations during emergencies. This term is the standard gender-neutral replacement for 'fireman'.
The firefighter wears a heavy helmet and a thick jacket.
A brave firefighter climbed the ladder to rescue the cat from the burning building.
Modern firefighters undergo rigorous physical training and technical instruction to handle hazardous materials and complex structural collapses in addition to traditional fire suppression.
From fire + fighter. Created as a gender-neutral term for fireman and firewoman.
The term is preferred over 'fireman' or 'firewoman' in professional and formal contexts to maintain gender neutrality.