fire station

noun

: a building housing fire apparatus and usually firefighters

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The search operation, which lasted 17 hours, was difficult because of the water and soil mixed together at the scene and the entangled heavy machinery from a nearby construction site, an official from the fire station told reporters Tuesday. Stella Kim, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025 Her appearances have included a prayer breakfast at the Korean Church Council of Orange County, the Pat Nixon Day of Service at the Nixon Library and roundtable discussions with local fire stations and small business owners. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025 One priority was a focus on fire stations and services, and Best said much progress has been made through the hiring of more emergency medical technicians and the acquisition of new fire vehicles. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 Waukegan sought mutual aid from other departments to help fight the blaze and man city fire stations. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fire station

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire station was in 1877

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“Fire station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20station. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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fire station

noun
: a building housing fire trucks and usually firefighters

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