die Berufsfeuerwehr
Translation
professional fire brigade, career fire service
Examples
Die Berufsfeuerwehr rückte schnell zum Brandort aus.
The professional fire brigade quickly moved out to the scene of the fire.
Grammar Patterns
die Berufsfeuerwehr + verb the professional fire brigade does sth. Die Berufsfeuerwehr kommt immer schnell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Feuerwache (fire station)
Etymology
Composed of 'Beruf' (profession) + 's' (linking element) + 'Feuerwehr' (fire brigade). Literally 'profession fire brigade'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Feuerwehr' (fire brigade) that is a full-time 'Beruf' (profession), distinguishing it from a volunteer one.