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Fight fire in carrier at the back (8)

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I believe the answer is:

rucksack

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'carrier at the back' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'fight fire' is the wordplay.
'fight' becomes 'ruck' (I've seen this before).
'fire' becomes 'sack' (dismiss someone from their job).
'ruck'+'sack'='RUCKSACK'

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rucksack that I've seen before include "A hiker's backpack carrier" , "large bag" , "Back carrier" , "Hiker often carries one on back" , "part of hiker's gear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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