fire company

A "fire company" primarily refers to a unit within a fire department that responds to fires and emergencies, predominantly in the United States.

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Definition

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(US)A unit within a fire department responsible for responding to fires and other emergencies.

Example

  • The fire company arrived quickly to put out the blaze.

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(US)An organization focused on extinguishing fires and providing emergency services.

Example

  • The local fire company held a fundraiser to buy new equipment.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fire company":

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