fire department
Americannoun
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the department of a municipal government charged with the prevention and extinguishing of fire.
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the personnel in such a department.
noun
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of fire department
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Queensland's fire department said on Sunday that a 50m exclusion zone remained in place, urging anyone who found a suspicious object in the area not to touch them.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
The Los Angeles County fire department rescue team is ending operations after its latest searches showed no signs of life, and teams from Florida and Virginia were packing up to leave this weekend, they said.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
I pay for a private fire department, and we have built-in retardant sprayers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
The Los Angeles and Ventura county fire departments have been working to remove flammable vegetation surrounding communities in the Santa Monica Mountains with fire department crews, goats and prescribed fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
“The fire department got there in time before it burned down, but Saleem said it’s really bad,” Mama says.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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