fire brigade
Americannoun
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a group of firefighters, especially as formed temporarily or called upon to assist a fire department in an emergency.
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a small fire department privately employed by an institution.
noun
Etymology
Origin of fire brigade
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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
Neighbours called the fire brigade after seeing the car burning.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Franoto told Kompas TV the military, fire brigade, the national search and rescue agency and the Red Cross were aiding in the evacuation effort.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 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
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