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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About 15 fire departments, 30 fire trucks and 70 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was brought under control in about an hour, Terrell told the Akron Beacon Journal.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
His exit also comes two months after the union representing KCK’s local fire department cast a vote of no confidence in both Johnston and Police Chief Dennis Rubin.
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Sofi Zeman
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The adult and child had minor to moderate injuries and were taken to the hospital, the fire department said.
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Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Be sure to check with your local fire department on regulations before setting of personal fireworks.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
His exit also comes two months after the union representing KCK’s local fire department cast a vote of no confidence in both Johnston and Police Chief Dennis Rubin.
—
Sofi Zeman
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The adult and child had minor to moderate injuries and were taken to the hospital, the fire department said.
—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Be sure to check with your local fire department on regulations before setting of personal fireworks.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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“Fire department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20department. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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