Fire Department (Noun)
Meaning
The department of local government responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The fire department responded to the emergency call in less than 5 minutes.
- The fire department offers free fire safety inspections and advice to local residents and businesses.
- In urban areas, the fire department often handles other emergency situations besides fires, such as car accidents and medical emergencies.
- During Fire Safety Week, the fire department visits local schools to educate children about fire prevention and safety.
- The local fire department needs to be contacted immediately in case of a fire emergency, do not attempt to fight the fire yourself.