fire chief

American  

noun

1. the officer in charge of a municipality's fire department or departments.

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Etymology

Origin of fire chief

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

But Lin has not answered multiple queries from The Times, including how the firm was chosen, as well as whether she had spoken with the offices of the mayor or fire chief about the matter.

From Los Angeles Times

And on Friday, the government announced details of a licence scheme for police officers, and increased powers for ministers to intervene where police and fire chiefs are deemed to be failing.

From BBC

“No,” the fire chief said, “it’s been through a washing machine, and as far as I’m concerned it can stay in that tree till the middle of next year.”

From Literature

Once she returned, she was at odds with her fire chief and unsteady in her public appearances.

From Los Angeles Times

Moore, who was appointed fire chief in November, did not say who was responsible for the changes to the report.

From Los Angeles Times