fire chief

noun

: the head of a fire department

Examples of fire chief in a Sentence

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Deputy Fire Chief Scott Gilmore will serve as the interim fire chief while the city looks for someone to fill the role. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 The Moneta fire chief was present when the tent failed and quickly began rescue efforts, Johnston said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The city of Mabank’s fire chief was struck and killed Saturday night while directing traffic for a rodeo, authorities said. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 Frank Wirth, fire chief in Alamosa, Colorado, made the tough call to cancel his town's fireworks display because dry conditions are expected. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fire chief

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fire chief was in 1847

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“Fire chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20chief. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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