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engine company

NOUN
firefighter unit
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Need someone to carry one of those heavy engine company water hoses, Datte can do that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Murphy retired from racing in the late 1970s and became a buyer for Rocketdyne, a rocket engine company in Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Shortly after the arrival of the first engine company, the fire was reported to have extended into the vegetation and a full wildland fire dispatch was initiated, which included fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023

The engine company announced plans in May to reduce 9,000 jobs across its global workforce.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2020

Bursting out of the carriage with his usual impetuosity, Mr. Stuart let himself in and tore upstairs shouting "Fire!" like an engine company.

From Work: a Story of Experience by Alcott, Louisa May



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