Fire marshal

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪɝ ˈmɑɹʃəɫ/

Fire marshal (noun)

  1. A trained person who checks buildings for fire safety and helps plan how to prevent fires and respond during emergencies.
  2. A person in charge of fire safety at a public event, checking exits, crowd safety, and emergency plans.

Examples

  • The fire marshal checks exits and alarms every week.
  • A fire marshal teaches people how to respond during a fire.