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

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fire brigade

In an update on Friday evening, the fire brigade said the blaze was under control and there was no wider risk to the public.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 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

He said "pretty much all our indicators are in a critical state", including calls to emergency medical services, calls to the fire brigade, ER admissions, and deaths, he told local TV.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

Two huge washbasins had been slung across the brachy’s back, and the fire brigade went to work filling up buckets and rushing around with them.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older