fire service
(firefighting) Service in a fire department or other firefighting organization, whether as a chosen career, or as a result of volunteering or a form of prison labor.
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Fire service issue major update about cause of blaze at Warburtons factory
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(firefighting) Service in a fire department or other firefighting organization, whether as a chosen career, or as a result of volunteering or a form of prison labor.
“A heated debate in Butte-Silver Bow reveals a stark divide over fire service charters, with one side pushing for a unified command to enhance safety and accountability, while the other defends volunteer autonomy amid concerns of legal and financial risks. Click to read more!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Fire service issue major update about cause of blaze at Warburtons factory”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(countable, Canada) fire department.
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