Meaning of the word firefighters in English

What does firefighters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

firefighters

US /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtərz/
UK /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtəz/

Plural Noun

people whose job is to extinguish fires

Example:
The brave firefighters quickly put out the blaze.
Many firefighters were injured battling the forest fire.