Word Type

Noun

The word "firefighter" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

pull hose put out fire rush to burning building

Derived Terms

nonfirefighter

Derived From

fighter fire

Desires

put out fires

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

defender guardian protector shielder

Type Of (IsA)

blue collar worker emergency worker fire department

Related Terms

fireperson

Related Terms

fireperson

Synonym Network

fireman smoke eater

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