fire chief

noun

: the head of a fire department

Examples of fire chief in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Investigators have interviewed multiple former Esparto fire chiefs and searched reams of department documents going back decades to look for fire permits, building plans and inspection records. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Her idyllic canyon getaway had been built by hand in 1980 by her late father, Mike Milligan, a beloved community leader and Holy Jim fire chief. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 Grundyson was named interim fire chief when Chief Donna Lake retired in January 2023 after a 30-year career with the department. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025 The supporting cast includes Yul Vazquez as a fire chief, Ashlie Atkinson as a local resident, Spencer Watson and Danny McCarthy as first responders. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fire chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20chief. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!