Verb
(idiomatic) To address a problem, especially an unexpected one caused by the incompetence, negligence, or misconduct of another person.
The manager had to put out the fire after a raw hamburger was served to a customer.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: put out a fire.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgYou can't be afraid to put out a fire if you're a fireman. You can't be afraid to be a police officer and carry a gun if you're afraid to get up and go out there. So you've got to put that fear to the side and go out in faith to overcome that. Duane Chapman
Water at a distance does not put out a fire near at hand. Stefano Guazzo
How can you put out a fire set on a cart-load of firewood with only a cup of water. Chinese Proverb
Even foul water will put out a fire. Mongolian Proverb
Do not dress in clothes made of leaves when going to put out a fire. Chinese Proverb