Fire Watcher (Noun)
Meaning
(during World War II in Britain) someone whose duty was to watch for fires caused by bombs dropped from the air.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The fire watcher's job was crucial in preventing the rapid spread of fires caused by incendiary bombs during air raids in London.
- Her husband was a fire watcher in the city, and his shifts often coincided with the German bombing raids.
- Older men and women, some with physical limitations, still contributed to the war effort by serving as fire watchers overnight.
- Rooftops across the city were manned by brave fire watchers who risked their lives to alert others about potential fire hazards during bombing raids.
- His experience as a fire watcher during World War II had taught him the importance of staying vigilant and responding quickly to emergencies.