fire station

American  

noun

1. a building in which firefighting apparatus and usually fire department personnel are housed; firehouse.

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fire station British  

noun

1. Also called (US): firehouse.   station house.  a building where firefighting vehicles and equipment are stationed and where firefighters on duty wait

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Etymology

Origin of fire station

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The ambulance is assigned to a Granada Hills fire station.

From Los Angeles Times

"The community is so close to the fire station and we thought the fire could be put out soon, but now the fire has spread. I'm so disappointed," she told the SCMP.

From BBC

Much of the town's vital infrastructure has been destroyed too, including the local hospital, police station and fire station.

From BBC

Under his leadership, the city made major infrastructure investments in its downtown, including an expanded library, a new senior center and a new fire station.

From Los Angeles Times

The outline of the fire station next to the market is still visible but the top of the building appears to have been torn off.

From BBC

Related Words

• police headquarters
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