fire department
noun
the department of a municipal government charged with the prevention and extinguishing of fire.
fire departments
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pluralof fire department.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Anecdotal evidence gathered by clinicians and fire departments has shown promising signs that it could be used to rid firefighters of some of the cancer-causing chemicals they absorb during fires.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Brush clearance is required nationwide, but local fire departments rarely pester property owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The rules will be enforced by Cal Fire in State Responsibility Areas, and by local fire authorities, such as city or county fire departments, in local responsibility areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
And in much of the country, the government is responsible for operating water and other utilities, running fire departments and operating public libraries.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
The house in question burned to the ground before the neighboring fire departments arrived on the scene.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
