firewoman
firewoman — noun
1. a woman whose job is to stop fires from burning and to rescue people and animals
a woman whose job is to stop fires from burning and to rescue people and animals from burning buildings, vehicles, or other dangerous situations
The firewoman, Aisha Patel, climbed the ladder as smoke poured from the third-floor window.
countable noun with proper name in apposition
After two years of training, Lin Chen became a firewoman at the city's oldest station.
indefinite article: became a firewoman
The factory workers thanked the firewoman who had rescued three colleagues from the burning workshop.
Yuki's mother worked as a firewoman for twenty years before retiring to open a café.
- firefighter
gender-neutral term used for all professionals; the standard modern title
- fireman
traditionally male-specific; now widely replaced by 'firefighter' in modern usage
用法筆記
The gender-neutral term 'firefighter' is now the standard professional title and is preferred in job advertisements, official documents, and workplace contexts. 'Firewoman' may be used in news stories or conversation when the speaker wants to specify a woman's role, but some women in the profession prefer 'firefighter' regardless of gender.