fire brigade
Example Sentences
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The hole into the underground vault room was discovered when a fire alarm went off in the early hours of Monday, and police and the fire brigade searched the building.
From BBC
Emergency response measures were immediately activated with the vessel's crew, port fire brigade and assisting tugboats after a fire broke out on the forward section of the ship, the company's statement added.
From BBC
The UN, which runs COP climate meetings, said the fire brigade is checking the venue to assess safety and that the summit has been temporarily taken over by Brazilian authorities.
From BBC
The job of closing those massive gates fell to fire brigades.
From Literature
Insurance companies fix potholes and sponsor fire brigades to reduce claims.
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