fire brigade
noun
: a body of firefighters: such as
a
: a usually private or temporary firefighting organization
b
British
: fire department
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The fire was under control by around 6:30 a.m., the fire brigade said.
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John Yoon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
The fire brigade said in a statement that the blaze broke out at around 4:30 a.m. (0230 GMT).
—USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Hertz and friends professionalized their own fire-defense abilities, forming eight fire brigades that trained and worked with the L.A. County Fire Department.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Area firefighters train with the factory fire brigade.
—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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John Yoon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
The fire brigade said in a statement that the blaze broke out at around 4:30 a.m. (0230 GMT).
—USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Hertz and friends professionalized their own fire-defense abilities, forming eight fire brigades that trained and worked with the L.A. County Fire Department.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Area firefighters train with the factory fire brigade.
—Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Fire brigade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20brigade. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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