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fire brigade
noun
1.
a group of firefighters, especially as formed temporarily or called upon to assist a fire department in an emergency.
2.
a small fire department privately employed by an institution.
Origin:
1825–35
1825–35
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| fire brigade | |
| —n | |
| chiefly (Brit) an organized body of firefighters | |
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fire brigade
activity directed at limiting the spread of fire and extinguishing it, particularly as performed by members of organizations (fire services or fire departments) trained for the purpose. When it is possible, fire fighters rescue persons endangered by the fire, if necessary, before turning their full attention to putting it out.
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