fire fighting

A form of firefighting — The extinguishing of a fire.

Meanings

nounfire fighting (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of firefighting.

    Of particular note were two self-propelled fire-fighting vehicles, adapted from Drewry railcars, enabling a rapid response to a fire anywhere on the extensive site.

    2022 January 12, Chris Hegg, “The secret railway in the woods”, in RAIL, number 948, page 37
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APA

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Chicago

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