1. a woman who is a member of a fire department and fights fires
Usage: the female counterpart to fireman; also used as a gender-neutral alternative to fireman

Examples

• The firewoman arrived at the scene within minutes of the emergency call.
• She has been a dedicated firewoman for over ten years.
• The firewoman trained extensively before joining the department.
• Several firewomen and firemen responded to the warehouse fire.
• My sister works as a firewoman in the city's fire department.