fire marshal
Americannoun
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an official heading a bureau for the prevention or investigation of fires.
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a person who has charge of the fire-prevention equipment and personnel of an industrial plant.
noun
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a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc
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the head of a fire prevention organization
Etymology
Origin of fire marshal
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Steve Buscemi appeared in a pre-recorded comedic bit, and Eminem surfaced in a stylized role as a fire marshal figure in a sketch that helped drive the episode’s surreal tone.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
One fire marshal is in a critical condition and one firefighter is in a serious condition as of Friday evening, Mamdani.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Attendees had to be turned away from one breakfast meeting with top military brass because of legal limits enforced by a fire marshal.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
If the state fire marshal recommends new policy, the draft reads, the change should only be from a three-story maximum up to four.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
I think the fire marshal was just mad about our false alarm, and I think Terupt knew that, too.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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