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firewarden

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌwɔːr.dən/
fire · war · den

Plural:firewardens
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• noun

1

An official responsible for preventing, detecting, and suppressing fires in a designated area, such as a forest, municipality, or workplace.

Example

"The county firewarden issued a strict burn ban due to the prolonged drought and high winds."


2

A designated person in an office, school, or residential building who oversees fire safety procedures and coordinates evacuations during an emergency.

Example

"During the quarterly drill, the floor firewarden checked every conference room before leading the staff down the stairwell."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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