Fireman
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002291
A person whose primary duty involves extinguishing fires and responding to emergency situations, often within a municipal fire department or industrial setting. This individual operates fire apparatus, deploys hoses, and performs rescue operations. The term is largely synonymous with 'firefighter' in contemporary usage, reflecting a more inclusive professional designation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002291 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| Synonyms | firefighter; smoke eater |
| See also | Firefighter; Fire brigade; Fire engine; Fire hydrant; Fire truck |
| Translations | German: Heizer; Spanish: bombero; French: pompier |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002291",
"term": "Fireman",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A person whose primary duty involves extinguishing fires and responding to emergency situations, often within a municipal fire department or industrial setting. This individual operates fire apparatus, deploys hoses, and performs rescue operations. The term is largely synonymous with 'firefighter' in contemporary usage, reflecting a more inclusive professional designation.",
"synonyms": [
"firefighter",
"smoke eater"
],
"subject": "Industrial safety",
"see_also": [
"firefighter",
"fire brigade",
"fire engine",
"fire hydrant",
"fire truck"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Heizer",
"es": "bombero",
"fr": "pompier"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fireman/"
}
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