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fire chief

American

noun

the officer in charge of a municipality's fire department or departments.

Etymology

Origin of fire chief

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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“We won’t leave a fire that has any hot spots,” Kristin Crowley, the fire chief at the time, said at a community meeting Jan. 16, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

But Lin has not answered multiple queries from The Times, including how the firm was chosen, as well as whether she had spoken with the offices of the mayor or fire chief about the matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Bristol Township fire chief Kevin Dippolito said there was "a heavy odor of gas" when firefighters arrived.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

“The fire chief has said that, quite frankly, they were outpaced on this fire because it was moving so rapidly.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

“No,” the fire chief said, “it’s been through a washing machine, and as far as I’m concerned it can stay in that tree till the middle of next year.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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