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noun
An organization whose purpose is to extinguish fires.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: firefighting, government
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A single emergency response unit and its personnel within a fire department
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: firefighting, government
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a private or temporary organization of individuals equipped to fight fires
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: fire brigade
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: organization, organisation
History
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Across languages
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