fire station

noun

: a building housing fire apparatus and usually firefighters

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The city is also in discussion with the Orange County Transportation Authority on moving its transit hub in Newport Center to another location in the city, possibly near the airport, to make way for the relocation of the fire station, now also next to the police station on Santa Barbara Drive. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 The Baileys lived near the fire station, so Jennifer Bailey, 29, and the two children spent a lot of time there. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026 Made possible by the state’s Kids In Safety Seats (KISS) program, the events are offered virtually and in-person at certain volunteer fire stations. Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026 The company recently donated several of the vehicles to fire stations in the country so crews can begin using them in real emergencies. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire station

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire station was in 1877

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“Fire station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20station. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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fire station

noun
: a building housing fire trucks and usually firefighters

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