fire engine

Example Sentences

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It said another factor was the lack of a transponder on the fire engine.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Another filmed himself checking on his home, and you can see exactly what he sees when he comments “not a fire engine in sight.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Chris Shepherd, from Stafford, was at the site at about 09:00 BST and saw the first fire engine arrive.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Officers remained at the entrance of the former RAF base on Friday, and a fire engine and ambulance could be seen leaving the area while another police vehicle entered the site.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

The sirens grew closer, until a fire engine roared past.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn