fire station

noun

: a building housing fire apparatus and usually firefighters

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The Park Ridge Fire Department got a new fire station last year, and Chief Jeff Sorensen praised it. Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Police said an individual, later identified as Woodson, intentionally poured gasoline on the ground near the back of the fire station, ignited it and left the scene. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 In addition, the city is currently in the process of building three new fire stations at a total cost of about $50 million, the first of which is set to break ground next month, Gannon said. Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 For the first time, Milwaukee fire stations will be able to check a pet for a microchip and contact information for the pet's owner without having to wait for MADACC to get to the scene, Lipski said. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

fire station

noun
: a building housing fire trucks and usually firefighters

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