firefighter

firefighter

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/ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtər/ · fire-fight-er

A person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from hazards related to fire.

Meanings

nounformal

A person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people from hazards related to fire.

ایک شخص جس کا کام آگ بجھانا اور آگ سے منسلک خطرات سے لوگوں کو بچانا ہے۔

آتش نشان

aateesh nashaan

Synonyms

firemanfirewomanfire rescue officerآتش نشانآگ بجھانے والافائر فائٹر

Antonyms

arsonistآگ لگانے والا

Common Collocations

  • firefighter training
  • firefighter equipment
  • firefighter duty

Example Sentences

The firefighter quickly put out the flames.

آتش نشان نے جلدی سے لہروں کو بجھایا۔

Aateesh nashaan ne jaldi se lehrein ko bujhaaya.

Becoming a firefighter requires intense training.

آتش نشان بننے کے لیے سخت تربیت کی ضرورت ہے۔

Aateesh nashaan banne ke liye sakht tadribat ki zaroorat hai.

Firefighters are often seen as heroes in their communities.

آتش نشانوں کو اکثر اپنی کمیونٹیز میں ہیروز کے طور پر دیکھا جاتا ہے۔

Aateesh nashaanon ko aksar apni communities mein heroes ke tor par dekha jaata hai.

Easily Confused With

firefighter:A firefighter is trained to deal with fire emergencies, while an arsonist intentionally starts fires.

Word Family

firefighting
nounآتش بازی
firefighter's
nounآتش نشان کی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' and 'fighter' to remember that a firefighter fights against fire.

Imagine a firefighter wearing gear and using a hose to extinguish flames.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگ لگے تو بے خوف ہو کر لڑو

Aag lage to bekhauf ho kar lado

When there is a fire, confront it fearlessly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "fire + fighter" — one who fights fire

First known use: 20th century

The term 'firefighter' has been used since the early 20th century to describe individuals who combat fires and rescue those in danger.