fire department

noun

: an organization for preventing or extinguishing fires

especially : a government division (as in a municipality) having these duties

: the members of a fire department

Examples of fire department in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last year, the fire department deemed it unsafe, and the aging building closed for good. —

Alexandria Sands, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 The fire department immediately launched a search with multiple boats, aircraft and involving over 50 personnel, including the US Coast Guard. —

Alaa Elassar, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 Smoke detectors with professional monitoring can automatically alert the fire department if no one is home or able to make contact. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024 Their ages range from 1 to 39 years old, the fire department told the news outlet. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fire department

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Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of fire department was in 1798

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“Fire department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20department. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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