fire boss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire boss
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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By 1:30 the next morning, Bandelier fire boss Mike Powell could see the fire was on the verge of going out of control.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2020
Boni’s ex-husband, John Boni, was the fire boss, in charge of checking safety at the Sago Mine.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2016
The assistant superintendent, the mining engineer, the safety inspector, and the fire boss were already in.
From The Boy With the U.S. Miners by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis
But they did, and a fire boss happened to be passing at the time, so he located their hiding-place.
From Into the Jaws of Death by O'Brien, Jack
Finally the fire boss went for help, and as soon as he left the boys came out.
From Into the Jaws of Death by O'Brien, Jack
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