fire marshal

fire marshal

noun
1.
an official heading a bureau for the prevention or investigation of fires.
2.
a person who has charge of the fire-prevention equipment and personnel of an industrial plant.

Origin:
1860–65
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fire marshal
 
n
1.  a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc
2.  the head of a fire prevention organization

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