fire chief

noun

: the head of a fire department

Examples of fire chief in a Sentence

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An invoice for $953,640 includes charges for 15% of the fire chief’s salary and benefits and 40% of the deputy police chief’s salary and benefits. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026 The bill would require licensees to allow any local fire chief, fire marshal or fire prevention officer to inspect sites in their jurisdiction and require corrections if violations are found. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 The Moneta fire chief was present when the tent failed and quickly began rescue efforts, Johnston said. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The fire chief said two apartment buildings were evacuated, and residents are taking refuge at the Bridgeview Village Hall. Darius Johnson, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire chief

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire chief was in 1847

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“Fire chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20chief. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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