Sparkle : (1) An individual fire fighter who loves to fight fire, often in an aggressive, daring manner. See: Red Hot, Sparky. (2) Someone who is interested in the fire service. See: Sparky
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}