### Question
What is the definition of firefighter?


### Answer
The definition of **firefighter** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 630*:

> an employee, the duties of whose position are primarily to perform work directly connected with the control and extinguishment of fires or the maintenance and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment, including an employee engaged in this activity who is transferred to a supervisory or administrative position

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 630*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT**

