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fire department

NOUN
engine company
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"Today, more than 30 aircraft will be deployed in the area," enabling access to difficult mountain terrain, fire department deputy spokesman Yiannis Artopios told state TV ERT.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The fire department responded and checked our blood pressure and pulse, but both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

When your home is burning, and the local fire department doesn’t show up, it burns down.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"We are absolutely heartbroken by the death of Captain Spencer Long and his family," the fire department said.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

He went on to become the first African American to join Selma’s fire department and rose through the ranks to become Fire Chief.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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