fire chief

noun

: the head of a fire department

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But city leaders including the fire chief say the reorganization plan — which has been in the works for years — is necessary to meet the needs of the growing city. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026 In response to the Times revelation, Bass distanced herself from it and ordered another investigation of fire department responses, this time by the new fire chief, Jaime Moore. Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026 Next week, the police chief, fire chief, and homeless services director will present ways to make cuts in their departments. James Taylor, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 According to fire chief, Pavel Tovar, at least 15 vehicles were damaged. ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire chief

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First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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