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Firefighting
From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium
(Redirected from Firefighter)
Firefighting is the frequently dangerous act of extinguishing fires that threaten lives, property or the natural environment. Although the typical image of a firefighter involves the use of water being sprayed from a hose to put out a blaze, firefighting today is a practice that requires years of training in the use of special equipment and chemicals, as well as the support of scientists seeking to better-understand how fires can be brought under control.
