fire department

Example Sentences

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Tom and Eleni then sprayed the fire with garden hoses to prevent the blaze from spreading to the home until the fire department arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

For decades, St. Michael’s had its own fire department and ambulance department, staffed largely by student volunteers and serving nearby towns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The fire department received 674 calls for assistance from Wednesday through the early hours of Thursday.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

At the time, the girl was in stable condition with minor injuries, according to officials from the fire department.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"Don't just sit there," Catherine Theodorakis shouted, "somebody call the fire department."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin