fire chief

noun

: the head of a fire department

Examples of fire chief in a Sentence

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Reporting by The Sacramento Bee and other outlets showed that Yolo County building officials, Cal Fire regulators and the local fire chief were aware fireworks were being stored at the site but did not ensure the operation met safety standards. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025 According to the city of Pleasanton, the fire chief can earn a salary of up to $294,816 annually, plus benefits. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025 Brian Mitchell, the department’s deputy fire chief was promoted to the top spot with the retirement of Chief Jeff Chumbley. Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025 He is still listed as the fire chief, according to a township website. Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2025 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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