fireman's rule

noun

A common law rule in some jurisdictions where police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties.

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firefighter's rule
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Meanings

noun
  1. lawA common law rule in some jurisdictions where police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties.

    Synonyms: firefighter's rule

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA common law rule in some jurisdictions where police officers, firefighters, and other professional rescuers cannot collect on damages that occur in the course of their duties even in cases of clear negligence by other parties.

Similar
firefighter's rule
Also see
firefighter's ruleprofessional rescuers doctrine
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APA

fireman's rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fireman's%20rule

MLA

“fireman's rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fireman's%20rule. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fireman's rule,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fireman's%20rule.

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