Before revision: Fire department vehicles outside a fire station in Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States A fire department (North American English) or fire brigade (Commonwealth English), also known as a fire authority, fire district, fire and rescue, or fire service in some areas, is an organization that provides fire prevention and fire suppression services as well as other rescue services.
After revision: company, fireFire department vehicles outside a fire station in Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States A fire department (North American English) or fire brigade (Commonwealth English), also known as a fire authority, fire district, fire and rescue, or fire service in some areas, is an organization that provides fire prevention and fire suppression services as well as other rescue services.