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fire brigade

NOUN
engine company
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Neighbours called the fire brigade after seeing the car burning.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Franoto told Kompas TV the military, fire brigade, the national search and rescue agency and the Red Cross were aiding in the evacuation effort.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

After Farmer went to see what had happened, she described seeing "at least five ambulances", a police helicopter and the fire brigade.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

"We were lucky to be able to serve the community in this way... that's the opportunity that the fire brigade gives you."

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Someone must have a radio—the fire brigade, if one remains, or the resistance, or the Americans hurling missiles at the city.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr