Some people think that 'fireman' is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term 'firefighter'.
Several of the firefighters received commendation for their bravery.
It took the firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames.
High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.
The extent to which retained firefighters continue to work will also be taken into account in determining how best to deploy military fire crews.
The funding would provide new equipment, including decontamination facilities for members of the public and personal protective equipment for firefighters.
I believe we can help the population more effectively in that way than by merely appearing as firefighters whenever there is a crisis.