An area cleared of all flammable material to prevent a fire from spreading across it. / (figuratively) Any separating barrier.

Resistant to damage from fire.

To make resistant to damage from fire.

A fire whose intensity is greatly increased by inrushing winds. / (figuratively) An intense or violent altercation.

plural of firearm

A skirmish involving an exchange of gunfire.

Alternative form of fire dog

(informal) High-proof alcohol, especially whiskey (especially in the context of its sale to or consumption by Native Americans).

A harbor boat designed for pumping large volumes of harbor water onto dockside fires.

The area near a domestic fire or hearth. / (by extension, symbolic) One's home. / (by extension) Home life. / (Mormonism) A supplementary meeting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.