fire a flare

Examples (10)

• The coast guard had to fire a flare to signal the rescue helicopter.
• When lost at sea, sailors should fire a flare to attract attention.
• The captain ordered the crew to fire a flare gun immediately.
• Mountain climbers fire flares when they need emergency assistance.
• The pilot will fire a flare if the aircraft is in distress.
• Rangers fire flares to mark safe landing zones for helicopters.
• The ship's officer decided to fire a red flare as a warning signal.
• Search teams fire flares at regular intervals during night operations.
• The survival manual explains how to fire a flare properly.
• Military units fire flares to illuminate targets during combat.