Fire Safety Terms

noun a large destructive fire

• The firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the massive conflagration in the warehouse.
• The huge fire in the warehouse was a nightmare to deal with.
• The warehouse went up in flames, it was a total disaster.
• The political scandal ignited a conflagration of controversy in the media.

verb to cause to cease to burn; to put out

• The firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the house fire before it spread to neighboring buildings.
• I grabbed the fire extinguisher and managed to extinguish the small kitchen fire before it got out of control.
• He tried to extinguish the rumors about him dating a celebrity, but they just kept spreading.
• Her kindness was like a flame that could never be extinguished, no matter what challenges she faced.

noun a bell used to alert people of a fire

• The fire bell rang, alerting everyone in the building to evacuate immediately.
• When the fire bell goes off, we know it's time to get out of here.
• I heard the fire bell and booked it out of there.
• The sudden silence was like a fire bell in my mind, warning me of impending danger.

noun a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame

verb to dismiss someone from a job or position

adjective relating to or involving fire

• The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the raging fire in the building.
• We gathered around the fire pit to roast marshmallows and tell stories.
• The party was lit - there was a bonfire and everyone was having a great time.
• Her passion for music was like a fire that burned brightly within her soul.

noun a thing that is done to stop something from happening or arising

• Prevention is key in reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
• Wearing a mask is a good prevention measure to avoid getting sick.
• Taking your vitamins is a solid way to do some prevention against colds.
• Building strong relationships can act as a form of prevention against loneliness.

adjective not capable of being burned or ignited easily

• The building materials used in this structure are non-combustible, ensuring a higher level of fire safety.
• Make sure to use non-combustible materials when building the deck so it doesn't catch fire easily.
• I heard those new phones are made with some kind of non-combustible material, so they won't explode like the old ones.
• Her personality is like a non-combustible shield, nothing can bring her down.