What is meant by the term firefighter?

Answer 1

In general, we apply the term firefighter to an individual who responds to reports of a fire and applies tools and tactics to suppress and extinguish that fire. By extension, the firefighter also performs associated rescue operations on the fire ground as well as delivers emergency medical care to anyone on the scene who requires it.

Beyond what was stated, we know that the contemporary firefighter does many other things for the residents of the area where he is active. First aid, rescue, damage control and a lengthy list of capabilities will be found on the resume of a modern first responder. Emergency situations come in many "flavors" and demand the action of trained, thinking people to deal with them. Saving life, and protecting property are at the top of a page full of services a firefighter can supply.