forest fire fighter

/ˌfɔrəst ˌfaɪər ˌfaɪdər/
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Other forms: forest fire fighters

Definitions of forest fire fighter
  1. noun
    an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest
    synonyms: fire warden, ranger
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    types:
    coyote
    a forest fire fighter who is sent to battle remote and severe forest fires (often for days at a time)
    type of:
    fire fighter, fire-eater, firefighter, fireman
    a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires
    functionary, official
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
    warden
    an official who is responsible for enforcing certain regulations or laws
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