fire brigade
The term "fire brigade" is commonly used in Commonwealth English to refer to an organization dedicated to firefighting and emergency response.
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Definition
B2General
(commonwealth, public)An organization responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires, often funded by the local government.
Example
- The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the blaze.
- She joined the local fire brigade as a volunteer firefighter.
C1Corporate
(corporate, industrial)A team within a company trained to handle fire emergencies in addition to their regular duties.
Example
- The factory's fire brigade conducted a fire drill last week.
- Members of the fire brigade receive regular training in fire safety.
C1Military
(military)A specialized unit trained to deal with emergencies, including fires, in various challenging situations.
Example
- The military fire brigade was deployed to assist with the wildfire.
- Training for the military fire brigade includes handling hazardous materials.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fire brigade":
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