fire department

noun

1. the department of a municipal government charged with the prevention and extinguishing of fire.

2. the personnel in such a department.

fire department

noun

1. the department of a local authority responsible for the prevention and extinguishing of fires

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire department¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

This year he worked with the local fire department to ensure the haunt was up to code, and on Halloween night they have hired actors and security.

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It’s like paying the fire department not to fight fires.

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Its website says it deploys its fire crew on red flag days to prevent and assist in suppressing any fires and coordinates with local fire departments, which are better equipped for larger fire responses.

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He also helped create the LAFD’s Equity and Human Resources bureau and has said he is dedicated to improving diversity, equity and inclusion at the fire department.

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There were no injuries from the fire, the cause of which remains under investigation, the fire department summary said.

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