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

But the vehicles’ lack of a steering wheel or other traditional human controls has the city’s fire department concerned about what would happen if firefighters needed to move one during an emergency. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

The police and fire departments presented on their own permitting processes and fee structures. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

The fire department says the new paramedics and EMTs will also be given promotion opportunities to become firefighters in the future as new positions open up. — James Taylor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The event begins with 343 Flag Honor Walk & Candlelight Vigil, followed by a remembrance ceremony at the fire department to honor the victims, first responders, and families impacted by 9/11. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fire department

• apartment
• compartment
• departement