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fire brigade

NOUN
engine company
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The court heard how Alexander had called the fire brigade and also tried to phone her sister "Vicky" - referring to Sir Keir's wife, Victoria.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Neighbours called the fire brigade after seeing the car burning.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Franoto told Kompas TV the military, fire brigade, the national search and rescue agency and the Red Cross were aiding in the evacuation effort.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

He told a state parliament committee the police did not have the right to search the bank at the time, as it was a matter for the fire brigade.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

No puddles gleam in the gravel, no fire brigade swarms out front.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr