fire chief
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire chief
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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"The fire is burning in the peat, so it is actually underground, sometimes quite deep," explained area fire chief David Covens on a trip into the fire zone.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
It was described by Croatia's fire chief Slavko Tucakovic as "one of the worst" blazes in the country's history and saw around 1,200 residents and tourists evacuated.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The fire chief thanked crews, support staff and volunteers for their help.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Wednesday "will be an important day that we will be watching very closely," said Gironde fire chief Lieutenant Colonel Eric Pitault.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
By everyone’s best estimates, she had been outside for approximately twenty minutes when the fire chief opened the door, and in the snow for perhaps two.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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