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fire department

NOUN
engine company
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The fire department said the plane overran a runway and hit multiple vehicles near the airport, where more than 60 firefighting units rushed to the scene.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

The fire department and the city attorney’s office did not respond to requests for comment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, worked for New York City’s fire department and was the parent she leaned on for emotional support.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

The rescue involved two Coast Guard boats, four fire department boats, two police boats and a police helicopter, the US Coast Guard said.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

“Not sure what happened, but the fire department left already...yes...I’m shutting it down now...all the important files are on the secure server...I can handle this. Will you trust me, please?”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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