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

Example Sentences

The hole into the underground vault room was discovered when a fire alarm went off in the early hours of Monday, and police and the fire brigade searched the building.

From BBC

Emergency response measures were immediately activated with the vessel's crew, port fire brigade and assisting tugboats after a fire broke out on the forward section of the ship, the company's statement added.

From BBC

The UN, which runs COP climate meetings, said the fire brigade is checking the venue to assess safety and that the summit has been temporarily taken over by Brazilian authorities.

From BBC

The job of closing those massive gates fell to fire brigades.

From Literature

Insurance companies fix potholes and sponsor fire brigades to reduce claims.

From The Wall Street Journal