English Explanatory Dictionary

fire department

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires. May provide other emergency services as well, such as first aid and search and rescue.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

fire department fire departments

Related words

fire brigade fire company fire service fire house fire station

Derived words

call the fire department
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