council fire
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of council fire
An Americanism dating back to 1745–55
Example Sentences
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Supt Int Joe Matthews, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said officers worked with the council, fire and ambulance services to keep people "as safe as possible".
From BBC
The force said they were being supported by Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue and specially trained officers had also been deployed from Thames Valley Police.
From BBC
The jerseys will be up for auction on Real Sports Auction with all of the proceeds to be donated to the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre.
From Seattle Times
There were also performances from the Toronto Council Fire Native All Nations Juniors drum group as Leafs players were introduced and a hoop dance routine during the second intermission.
From Seattle Times
At a mid-January town hall hosted by the Ocean Beach Town Council, fire and police offficials said arson was the suspected cause of those blazes.
From Los Angeles Times
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