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engine company

American  

noun

  1. a unit of a city's fire department in command of one or more fire-fighting vehicles.


Etymology

Origin of engine company

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

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However that debate ends up, it's clear that Red Bull's new engine company - set up specifically for these new regulations - has done an outstanding job in its debut season.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

By noon on Jan. 8, during a period of relative calm, Foster approached Campos and his three-man engine company to talk strategy.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2025

Murphy retired from racing in the late 1970s and became a buyer for Rocketdyne, a rocket engine company in Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times Dec. 26, 2023

“Given our phenomenal resuscitation success, the cost of sending a second engine company to a party in cardiac arrest has proven to be money well spent,” Michael said.

From Washington Times Feb. 15, 2020

Among other useful measures passed during the session was one for ascertaining the population of the island, and for authorizing the formation of a fire engine company for Charlottetown.

From History of Prince Edward Island by Campbell, Duncan

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