fire brigade
Americannoun
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a group of firefighters, especially as formed temporarily or called upon to assist a fire department in an emergency.
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a small fire department privately employed by an institution.
noun
Etymology
Origin of fire brigade
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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He said "pretty much all our indicators are in a critical state", including calls to emergency medical services, calls to the fire brigade, ER admissions, and deaths, he told local TV.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
It was only after the fire brigade had attended in the early hours of the morning that the "realisation of what happened really hit me", she added.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Franoto told Kompas TV the military, fire brigade, the national search and rescue agency and the Red Cross were aiding in the evacuation effort.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
The fire brigade, for example, "were really most proficient in the city at that time".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
A neighbor had called the fire brigade, and the sirens were on their way.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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