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 .
After revision: as well as other rescue servicesFire 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 .