fire brigade
Americannoun
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a group of firefighters, especially as formed temporarily or called upon to assist a fire department in an emergency.
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a small fire department privately employed by an institution.
noun
Etymology
Origin of fire brigade
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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"We are urging people to stay hydrated and use air conditioners," a fire brigade spokesman told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Antwerp fire brigade spokeswoman Marie de Clercq said it was a complex fire and the poor visibility and thick smoke in the building had made it difficult to put out.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Morgan, Teresa's only daughter, was a deputy manager for Aldi and had been preparing to join the fire brigade.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Mohammed El-Erian uses the analogy of a fire brigade that has run out of water.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Their big yellow eyes surveyed the fire brigade, squinting and widening again.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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