Firefighting
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Firefighting
Firefighting (/ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ/) is the act of attempting to prevent the spread of and extinguish significant unwanted fires in buildings, vehicles, woodlands, etc. A firefighter suppresses fires to protect lives, property and the environment.[1]
Etymology
The term "firefighting" is an Americanism dating back to 1903.[2] It is a combination of the words "fire," meaning a combustion or burning, and "fighting," which refers to the act of attempting to prevent or stop something.[3]
Related Terms
- Firefighter: A person who is trained and equipped to put out fires, rescue people, and in some areas provide emergency medical services.
- Fire Engine: A vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations.
- Fire Station: A structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, and other firefighting equipment.
- Fire Hose: A high-pressure hose used to carry water or other fire retardant (such as foam) to a fire to extinguish it.
- Fire Extinguisher: An active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations.
- Fire Alarm: A device that makes a loud sound to give warning of a fire.
- Fire Safety: The set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire.
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