Firefighting Equipment

noun the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

• The ash from the fire was carefully collected and disposed of.
• I accidentally dropped my cigarette ash on the carpet.
• Let's go smoke some ash behind the school.
• The relationship was left in ruins, like a pile of ash after a fire.

noun a device used to put out fires

• In case of a fire, make sure to locate the nearest fire extinguisher and follow the proper procedures.
• Hey, can you grab the extinguisher from the kitchen? There's a small fire on the stove.
• Dude, pass me that fire extinguisher, quick! The trash can is on fire!
• She was like a fire extinguisher in the midst of chaos, always ready to put out any drama that came her way.

noun a portable device used to project a long controllable stream of fire

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The military used a flamethrower to clear out enemy bunkers.
• I heard they used a flamethrower to get rid of the wasp nest in the backyard.
• That car is so fast, it's like a flamethrower on wheels!
• Her words were like a flamethrower, burning through all of his excuses.

noun a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others to protect the head from injury.

• The construction worker always wears a helmet for safety on the job site.
• Hey, don't forget to grab your helmet before we go biking!
• I feel like a total dork wearing this helmet, but safety first, right?
• She put on her emotional helmet before diving into the difficult conversation.

noun a type of fire truck equipped with a ladder and hooks for firefighting purposes

• The firefighters used a hook-and-ladder truck to reach the upper floors of the burning building.
• I watched as the hook-and-ladder truck rushed to the scene of the fire.
• The hook-and-ladder truck is like the superhero of the fire department.
• The hook-and-ladder represents the team's ability to overcome obstacles and reach new heights.

noun a flexible tube conveying water, gas, etc.

verb to water or spray with a hose

• The firefighter used a hose to extinguish the fire.
• Can you grab the garden hose so we can water the plants?
• I accidentally stepped on the hose and it got all kinked up.
• She felt like her emotions were being squeezed through a tight hose.

noun a upright pipe with a nozzle or spout, for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for extinguishing fires

• The firefighter quickly located the nearest hydrant to put out the fire.
• Hey, make sure not to park in front of the hydrant or you'll get a ticket.
• I heard there's a party happening by the old hydrant down the street.
• She felt like a hydrant, constantly being used by others without getting anything in return.

noun a small stick made of wood or cardboard, typically with a flammable tip, used for lighting fires, candles, or cigarettes

verb to light (an object) by striking it against a rough surface

• The match between the two teams ended in a draw.
• Did you catch the match last night? It was intense!
• That match was lit! Both teams played really well.
• Their personalities are a perfect match, they get along so well.

noun a projecting spout, terminal discharging pipe, or the like, as of a hose or other appliance

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The nozzle of the hose was designed to control the water flow.
• Make sure to aim the nozzle towards the plants when watering them.
• I accidentally broke the nozzle off the spray bottle.
• The artist carefully adjusted the nozzle of colors to create a beautiful painting.

noun a large ship or aircraft designed to carry liquid cargo in bulk

• The tanker ship was carrying oil from the Middle East to Europe.
• Did you see that huge tanker on the highway?
• That tanker is lit!
• She's a real emotional tanker, always carrying around other people's problems.

noun A decorative ornament in the shape of a dog placed in front of a fireplace

• The firedog is trained to assist in fire investigations.
• I love seeing the firedog in action during fire drills.
• Check out that cool firedog at the fire station!
• She's like a firedog when it comes to finding the source of a problem.

noun a type of ladder used for reaching high places, especially on buildings or fire trucks

• The firefighters used an aerial ladder to rescue the people trapped on the top floor of the burning building.
• The firefighters brought out the big aerial ladder to get up to the high window.
• The crew busted out the aerial ladder to reach the top of the building.
• The CEO climbed the corporate ladder with the same determination as ascending an aerial ladder to success.