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
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
The court heard how Alexander had called the fire brigade and also tried to phone her sister "Vicky" - referring to Sir Keir's wife, Victoria.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 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
No puddles gleam in the gravel, no fire brigade swarms out front.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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