Fire Marshal

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Pronunciation: /faɪr ˈmɑːrʃəl/

Definitions of fire marshal

noun A fire marshal is a public official responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations and investigating the causes of fires.

Example Sentences

A1 The fire marshal inspected the building for safety.

A2 The fire marshal conducted a fire drill at the school.

B1 The fire marshal is responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations.

B2 The fire marshal determined the cause of the fire in the warehouse.

C1 The fire marshal coordinates fire prevention efforts in the city.

C2 The fire marshal's expertise in fire investigation is widely recognized.

Examples of fire marshal in a Sentence

formal The fire marshal inspected the building to ensure it met all safety regulations.

informal The fire marshal said we need to have a fire drill next week.

slang The fire marshal busted us for having too many people at the party.

figurative She was like a fire marshal, always ready to put out any drama that came her way.

Grammatical Forms of fire marshal

plural

fire marshals

comparative

more fire marshal

superlative

most fire marshal

present tense

fire marshal

future tense

will be fire marshal

perfect tense

have been fire marshal

continuous tense

is being fire marshal

singular

fire marshal

positive degree

fire marshal

infinitive

to fire marshal

gerund

fire marshaling

participle

fire marshaled

Origin and Evolution of fire marshal

First Known Use: 1704 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'fire marshal' originated in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an official responsible for fire prevention and safety, the term 'fire marshal' has evolved to encompass a broader range of duties related to fire investigation, enforcement of fire codes, and emergency response coordination.