Sentence examples for firefighting positions from inspiring English sources

At one point, Mr. Landry said, 46 vessels surrounded the rig, some taking firefighting positions.

By 1930, "only 5 African Americans managed to secure firefighting positions," Goldberg writes.

Candidates for entry-level firefighting positions are required to have a high school education and a certificate of physical agility.

The second officer, Richard Murphy, placed 2,116 and will not be considered for a firefighting position for several years, officials said.

Sometimes helicopters have also "pre-soaked" parts of the base before an exercise, he said, and other firefighting equipment may be pre-positioned.

"I really envy Europe and the United States, where hundreds of people are competing for a position in the firefighting service," General Chupriyan said.

This month, Sam might need to leave his position on the firefighting force, not because he's sick of the experience or burned out, but because he added a new part-time gig to his roster: He was elected a city councillor for the region.

More firefighters and more firefighting equipment are, of course, needed.

When he became a man, firefighting seemed out of reach: A sales position required him to travel frequently and marriage brought twin boys and new responsibilities.

Some firefighting assets, including helicopters, move so slowly that positioning them in places where they are most likely to be needed is an important step.

Hartwig told reporters defensive firefighting remains a priority for firefighters.