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

The fire brigade saved "not just our home but our business premises too", said Manu Goncalves, doling out portions of roast chicken alongside his neighbours' courgettes with his son Theo and niece Manon.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 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

For decades, there had been no fire safety certification, it pointed out, and only two days ago it had submitted a safety notice to the fire brigade.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

Someone must have a radio—the fire brigade, if one remains, or the resistance, or the Americans hurling missiles at the city.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr