fire station
1 of 1noun/ˈfaɪər ˌsteɪʃən/
Forms:fire stations
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a building where firefighters stay and have the tools they need to help with fires and other emergencies
B1Learn more on Wikipedia- The fire station dispatched several units to extinguish the blaze at the downtown apartment building.
- Children from the local school visited the fire station to learn about fire safety and meet the firefighters.
- The fire station's alarm sounded, prompting firefighters to quickly gear up and rush to the scene of the car accident.
- Residents gathered at the fire station for a community meeting to discuss emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
- Firefighters at the station conducted routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness for any emergency call.
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