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 Italian fire brigade said its divers had reached the yacht’s hull 49 meters (160 feet) below sea level, according to a press statement.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
As of Wednesday, August 15, there are no active fires in the wider Athens region, Greece's chief fire brigade spokesperson told the BBC.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2024
The telephone removed obstacles to speedy contact with the police, fire brigades, and ambulance services.
—Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
His remains were recovered after the fire brigade arrived at the scene.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
As of Wednesday, August 15, there are no active fires in the wider Athens region, Greece's chief fire brigade spokesperson told the BBC.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2024
The telephone removed obstacles to speedy contact with the police, fire brigades, and ambulance services.
—Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
His remains were recovered after the fire brigade arrived at the scene.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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