50 Firefighter Jokes That’ll Fire You Up

Natalie Grant (with child sleeping)
Written by Natalie Grant Updated on October 19th, 2023

You’ll be climbing the funny ladder with these 50 firefighter jokes. They may be too hot to handle but will help you see the f-ighter side of life.

Firefighters are our modern-day heroes. Although their job is dangerous there’s also a funnier side to it. Saving cats from trees or someone getting their head stuck, can be things a fireman deals with.

Boys dream about being firefighters because they’re brave and superhero-like. But it’s the outfit, the helmet, the large boots and trousers that we identify with.

So get fired up with some firefighter jokes and have a tr-uckle. Smokin!

  1. out fire beats.
  2. I asked a firefighter if he was hot under all that gear. He said, “Nah, I’m pretty cool under pressure.”
  3. What did the firefighter say when he rescued the cat from the burning building? “Don’t worry, I’ll purr-tect you!”
  4. What do you call a firefighter’s favorite drink? Hoser-ade.
  5. Why don’t firefighters like to work out? They get enough burnouts on the job.
  6. How do firefighters stay organized? They use fire-alarm clocks.
  7. What do you call a firefighter who always gets lost? A smoke detector.
  8. What did the firefighter say to the arsonist? “You’re playing with fire!”
  9. How do you get a firefighter onto the dancefloor? Play disco inferno.
  10. Why did the firefighter go to the bank? To put out the interest rates!
  11. A firefighter that doesn’t deal with his problems is called a fire-escapist.
  12. How does a firefighter stay calm during a fire? By taking a smoke break.
  13. How can you get hold of a firefighter? Use a hotline.
  14. My firefighter husband has a degree in heatology.
  15. What did the firefighter say when a fire broke out at the house party? “This is lit!”
  16. What do you call a firefighter who loves to dance? A firestarter.
  17. Why did the firefighter bring a ladder to the bar? He wanted to raise the roof.
  18. What do you call a firefighter who is always on time? A hotshot.
  19. Why did the firefighter need a map? To find his way through the smoke and mirrors.
  20. Where do firemen go to wash? In hot tubs.
  21. What do you call a firefighter who can’t put out a fire? A flame retardant.
  22. Why don’t firefighters like telling fire jokes? Because they always get burned.
  23. What do you call a hungry firefighter? A fire eater.
  24. What do you call a firefighter who is always on time? A hotshot!
  25. How do firefighters show their affection? They say I lava you.
  26. How do firefighters go on holiday? By fight or flight.
  27. What do you call a firefighter who loves to eat spicy food? A fire-breather.
  28. Why did the firefighter write a book? To share his burning passion for firefighting.
  29. A firefighter who can’t stand the heat is called a cooling-off period.
  30. Why did the firefighter become a musician? To play hot licks.
  31. If a firefighter pants get a bit burnt he ember-oiders them.
  32. Did you hear about the fire that started in the hair salon? It was a hair-raising experience.
  33. The fireman was called to a fire that started in the shoe factory. It was sole-destroying.
  34. How do firemen improve their knowledge? By reading lit-erature.
  35. Did you hear about the fire that broke out at the circus? It was in tents.
  36. Why don’t firefighters like to take breaks? Because they don’t want to get fired.
  37. What do you call a fire that likes to read? A kindle.
  38. Why did the fireman refuse a date? Because he was already burned by love once.
  39. What do you get when you cross a snowman and fire? Water!
  40. I told a joke about fire, but it didn’t ignite any laughter.
  41. What do you call a smart looking firefighter? D-extinguished.
  42. How did the criminal firefighter get away from the cops? He decided to f-lame Canada.
  43. Why did the cat come down the tree? It was holding on to a hero.
  44. The fireman’s wife left him as he kept chasing sirens.
  45. Why did the fireman leave the party? It was a wash out.
  46. What do you call a fire that’s always on the move? A blazing trail.
  47. Why do some people like to watch the fire burn? Because it’s an ember-taining experience!
  48. What do you call a fire that’s always working out? A blaze of glory.
  49. Why did the firefighter go on a diet? He wanted to be a little lighter on his feet!
  50. What did the firefighter say when the house was on fire? “This is not what I meant by hot property!”
Natalie Grant (with child sleeping)
Written by Natalie Grant Updated on October 19th, 2023