fire brigade

American  

noun

1. a group of firefighters, especially as formed temporarily or called upon to assist a fire department in an emergency.

2. a small fire department privately employed by an institution.

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fire brigade British  

noun

1. an organized body of firefighters

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Etymology

Origin of fire brigade

First recorded in 1825–35

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Example Sentences

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fire brigade

A 50-person citizen fire brigade became famous during the Palisades fires, and now volunteers are applying by the hundreds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

"We are urging people to stay hydrated and use air conditioners," a fire brigade spokesman told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The fire brigade has advised people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed due to the significant amount of smoke produced by the fire.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Mohammed El-Erian uses the analogy of a fire brigade that has run out of water.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

Someone must have a radio—the fire brigade, if one remains, or the resistance, or the Americans hurling missiles at the city.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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