firefighter

Everyday

1. A firefighter is a person whose job is to put out fires and rescue people and animals. tree →
2. Firefighters also help in car crashes, floods and other emergencies. tree →

In the lessons

In community and safety lessons, firefighters work from a fire station and ride in a fire engine (fire truck), wear protective gear and use hoses and ladders. Children learn to call 911 (USA, Canada), 999 (UK, Ireland also 112), 000 (Australia) or 111 (New Zealand) in a fire. Firefighters also teach fire safety, check smoke alarms, and say «get out, stay out». Phrases: call the firefighters, volunteer firefighter, fire station.

Examples

• The firefighters put out the fire in ten minutes. tree →
• A firefighter climbed the ladder to rescue the cat. tree →
• Firefighters wear heavy coats and helmets. tree →
• Our class visited the fire station to meet the firefighters. tree →
• She wants to be a firefighter when she grows up. tree →
• The firefighters sprayed water on the burning barn. tree →
• A firefighter showed us how to test a smoke alarm. tree →
• Many firefighters in the countryside are volunteers. tree →

Note

Countable: a firefighter, firefighters. «Fireman» is an older word; firefighter is used for men and women. Never hide from firefighters in a fire; they are there to help, even if their masks look scary.