fire station

noun

: a building housing fire apparatus and usually firefighters

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One of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s fire stations in Fresno County, a bridge in Humboldt County and many roads across several other counties are among those to be renamed. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 King Charles and his son Prince William are increasing their huge fortunes with rents from British institutions including schools, fire stations and even hospitals, UK media has reported. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign event at a fire station, in Redford Charter Township, Michigan U.S., October 4, 2024. Annie Nova, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024 The Georgetown Fire Department and ESD No. 8 have an agreement to share fire stations and other operational resources. Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fire station 

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire station was in 1877

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“Fire station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20station. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fire station

noun
: a building housing fire trucks and usually firefighters

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