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fire brigade

noun

  1. a group of firefighters, especially as formed temporarily or called upon to assist a fire department in an emergency.

  2. a small fire department privately employed by an institution.



fire brigade

noun

  1. an organized body of firefighters

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fire brigade1

First recorded in 1825–35
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The Portuguese fire brigade helped on the first day, pumping out an old well so it could be safely searched.

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The north German city's fire brigade said they were unable to reach the three victims during the rescue effort.

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On 12 May, the fire brigade and police were called to a fire at the prime minister's private home on the same street as where the car fire took place.

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One person was helped to safety via an internal staircase by crews wearing breathing apparatus, the fire brigade previously said.

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One person was assisted to safety via an internal staircase by crews wearing breathing apparatus, the fire brigade said.

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