| fiery |
on fire or containing fire; flaming. [2/3 definitions] |
| fire alarm |
a device that gives off a noise to signal that a fire is occurring. |
| fire engine |
a large truck that carries firefighters and their tools to a fire. Fire engines usually have a ladder and a pump for spraying water or chemicals used to put out fires. |
| fire escape |
a metal stair or ladder used as an emergency exit in case of fire. Fire escapes are usually on the outside of buildings. |
| fire extinguisher |
a container for chemicals that can be sprayed on a fire to put it out. |
| firehouse |
a building in which equipment for fighting fires is kept and where firefighters meet; fire station. |
| fireproof |
difficult or impossible to set on fire or to damage or destroy with fire. |
| fire station |
a place where firefighters stay and where fire trucks and things to fight fires are kept. |
| fire truck |
a large truck that firefighters ride in to go to a fire and that carries the things firefighters need to put out fires; fire engine. |
| flame |
the mixture of burning gas and vapor that rises from an object that is on fire. Flame is seen as brightly colored, flickering light. [1/4 definitions] |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| flintlock |
a part of an old-fashioned gun no longer in use. This part makes a spark that sets the powder inside on fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| fuse2 |
an electrical device with a connection that melts if there is too much heat. Fuses protect buildings by breaking a circuit before a fire can start. [1/4 definitions] |
| gunner |
a soldier or sailor who fires or helps to fire a large gun or cannon. |
| gunpowder |
a black powder that explodes when touched with fire. Gunpowder is used in firing guns. |
| holocaust |
a great destruction by fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| ignition |
the act of starting to burn or being set on fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| inflammable |
able to catch fire and burn, or easy to set on fire and burn; flammable. |
| inspector |
an officer in a police or fire department. [1/2 definitions] |
| kindle1 |
to build or start (a fire). [2/3 definitions] |