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fire marshal

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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. The head of a department or office that is charged with the prevention and investigation of fires.

  2. A person in charge of firefighting personnel and equipment at an industrial plant.

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