firehouse
Americannoun
plural
firehousesEtymology
Origin of firehouse
Example Sentences
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The developer agreed to spend another $5 million so the city can have a second firehouse and to make other community payments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Outside of firehouse duties, Regan champions female representation in the fire service.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025
After a significant fire call, we often note the improved morale and camaraderie of the firehouse.
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2024
Stockton fire departments were helping cover firehouse shifts while local brigades were dispatched to the Corral fire.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024
During lunch hour, if they were not off fighting a blaze, the men attached to the firehouse played cards.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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