fire chief
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire chief
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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One of the challenges as a fire chief, he explains, is knowing when to ask for help - too late and the benefits will be lost, but too early and resources might be wasted.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
City fire chief Du Zhenzhou told state media his personnel struggled to reach the upper levels of the building because stairwells and exits were blocked with shoe materials.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“It could change our trajectory,” said TJ McGovern, the interim fire chief of the Orange County Fire Authority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
The fire chief said that evacuation orders will remain in place as authorities try to mitigate the leak.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
There would be a special assembly with the fire chief and the mayor there, and the newspaper would send someone to take pictures and interview kids about fire prevention.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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