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fire service

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˈfire ˌservice (also fire brigade) noun [countable usually singular] British English  the organization that works to prevent fires and stop them from burning 消防署;消防队 SYN American English fire department
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fire serviceAn old armchair could have fatal consequences, long before the fire service has arrived to tackle the flames.He contacted the fire service who hosed the burning car.After this he joined the fire service and works today for the Shropshire Fire Brigade.Our concern is with the fire service and doing our small part to help that out.The fire service did their best to help people even though the station was flooded.
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fire service
ˈfire ˌservice (also fire brigade) noun [countable usually singular] British English
the organization that works to prevent fires and stop them from burning
   SYN  fire department American English


fire serviceBrE /ˈfaɪə sɜːvɪs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈfaɪər sɜːrvɪs/ 🔊 noun [usually singular] (BrE) = fire brigade