fire department
Loading your saved state.
fire department
The organization responsible for putting out fires and providing technical assistance in accidents or disasters.
Bei einem Brand muss man sofort die Feuerwehr unter der Nummer 112 anrufen.
In case of a fire, you must call the fire department immediately at 112.
firefighters
All the people who work for the fire department (firefighters).
Die Feuerwehr war innerhalb weniger Minuten am Einsatzort.
The firefighters were at the scene within a few minutes.
'Feuerwehr' (fire department) is a compound word made up of 'Feuer' (fire) and 'Wehr' (defense). The word 'Wehr' means defense or protection against something. So the fire department is literally the 'fire defense'.
Die freiwillige Feuerwehr im Dorf sucht neue Mitglieder.
The volunteer fire department in the village is looking for new members.
Although the fire department consists of many people, the word is a collective noun and is grammatically singular. So the verb is also conjugated in the singular.
Die Feuerwehr ist schon unterwegs.
The fire department is already on its way.
The word can mean both the institution and the emergency crews on site. 'Er arbeitet bei der Feuerwehr' (He works for the fire department) refers to the institution. 'Die Feuerwehr kommt!' (The fire department is coming!) refers to the emergency crews and vehicles.
Mein Bruder will später zur Feuerwehr gehen.
My brother wants to join the fire department later.
In an emergency, the fire department is 'gerufen' (called) or 'alarmiert' (alerted). Its main tasks are 'löschen' (to extinguish), 'retten' (to rescue), 'bergen' (to recover), and 'schützen' (to protect).
Jemand hat wegen des Rauchs die Feuerwehr alarmiert.
Someone alerted the fire department because of the smoke.
rescue service
In an accident, both organizations can provide help, but their responsibilities differ. The „Feuerwehr“ puts out fires and mainly provides technical assistance, while the „Rettungsdienst“ treats medical emergencies. Therefore, choose „Feuerwehr“ when there is danger or on-site rescue is needed, and „Rettungsdienst“ when people are injured or ill.
Nach dem Unfall riefen die Anwohner die Feuerwehr, weil eine Person im Auto eingeklemmt war.
After the accident, the residents called the fire department because someone was trapped in the car.
Nach dem Unfall riefen die Anwohner den Rettungsdienst, weil eine Person verletzt war.
After the accident, the residents called the rescue service because someone was injured.
