fire engine
noun
: a usually mobile apparatus for directing an extinguishing agent upon fires
especially
: fire truck
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There are currently 3,235 firefighters, 16 helicopters and 316 fire engines fighting the Eaton fires.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin said having dozens of fire engines battling multiple fires resulted in overuse of the water system.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In an update posted to the social media platform X, Tonto National Forest reps said four fire crews with 334 personnel were using water tenders, fire engines, a helicopter and a bulldozer to fight the wildfire.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
Meet and Greet: Get to know the firefighters, ask questions and learn more about their role in keeping Nolensville safe.
Fire Engine and Apparatus: Explore the station's fire engines and other apparatus up close.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin said having dozens of fire engines battling multiple fires resulted in overuse of the water system.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In an update posted to the social media platform X, Tonto National Forest reps said four fire crews with 334 personnel were using water tenders, fire engines, a helicopter and a bulldozer to fight the wildfire.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
Meet and Greet: Get to know the firefighters, ask questions and learn more about their role in keeping Nolensville safe.
Fire Engine and Apparatus: Explore the station's fire engines and other apparatus up close.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Fire engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20engine. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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