From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishfire serviceˈfire 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
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fire service• An 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. 