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