fire brigade

ˈfire briˌgade noun [countableC]

1. British EnglishBrESSO the fire service 消防署；消防队 SYN American English fire department

2. American EnglishAmEGROUP OF PEOPLE a group of people who work together to stop fires burning, but are not paid to do this 志愿者消防队

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fire brigade• A short-circuit set off an explosion in the high-pressure chamber, a fire brigade official said.• A further outcry from consumer groups and fire brigade unions is expected over the dangers from fire.• Here, some bright spark thought Windsor Castle was on fire and called the fire brigade!• The police arrived, took one look and called the fire brigade.• One of the residents of the flats that overlook the factory saw the flames and phoned the fire brigade.• The fire brigade which was at the first blaze about 100 yards away extinguished the second fire in a short time.

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