Fire Brigade (Noun)
Meaning 1
A private or temporary organization of individuals equipped to fight fires.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
British name for a fire department.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The local fire brigade responded quickly to the emergency call and extinguished the flames before they spread.
- The fire brigade was called to the scene of the accident to provide assistance and rescue those trapped.
- The fire brigade's new station was officially opened by the mayor in a ceremony attended by local officials and residents.
- After completing his training, he joined the fire brigade and became a firefighter, serving his community for many years.
- In the event of a fire emergency, residents are advised to dial 999 and ask for the fire brigade, stating their location and the nature of the emergency.