fire department
noun
1
: an organization for preventing or extinguishing fires
especially
: a government division (as in a municipality) having these duties
2
: the members of a fire department
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Bringing new leadership to the fire department is what our city needs.
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Christina Shaw, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
During this time, Hooper was working at several different fire departments after finally getting the gig at Asheville Fire Department.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Video from the fire department appeared to show at least the first row of seats partially covered by building materials and other rubble, as the film continued to play on a giant, ornate screen.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Two other small children were removed from the apartment complex, the fire department said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Christina Shaw, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
During this time, Hooper was working at several different fire departments after finally getting the gig at Asheville Fire Department.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Video from the fire department appeared to show at least the first row of seats partially covered by building materials and other rubble, as the film continued to play on a giant, ornate screen.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Two other small children were removed from the apartment complex, the fire department said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Fire department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20department. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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