Recent Examples on the WebWhen firefighters went into the neighboring building, Fire Battalion Chief Ken Swinney noticed multiple doors on the second floor that seemed unusual.—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2024 More than 170 firefighters and workers were on-scene at the Spruce Creek fire Wednesday, but no evacuations had been issued.—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 23 May 2024 Because firefighters were unable to immediately enter the active crime scene, the blaze destroyed the home, authorities said.—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024 But firefighters discovered that there was no standpipe on the interior of the building — a violation of the state fire code.—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for firefighter
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