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

Examples of fire department in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the fire department, one person experienced minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Rubin testified before Congress on behalf of the Unified Government and other fire departments in 2025, opposing fire truck manufacturer monopolies. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

After the three years, the fire department will need to absorb the cost. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026

Climbers had to assist two firefighters carrying extrication equipment into the gorge, and then Pasek, who is also a member of the Ouray volunteer fire department, used the tools to tear off the driver’s door. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fire department

• apartment
• compartment
• departement