Meaning of the word "fire department" in English

What does "fire department" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fire department

US /ˈfaɪər dɪˌpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /ˈfaɪər dɪˌpɑːt.mənt/
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Noun

an organization of people whose job is to stop fires from burning and to help people in other emergencies

Example:
Someone call the fire department immediately!
The fire department arrived within five minutes of the alarm.