A fire station (also called a fire house, fire hall, firemen´s hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such ...
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as fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective equipment, fire hoses and other specialized equipment. Fire stations frequently contain working and living space for the firefighters and support staff.
In large U.S. cities, fire stations are often named for the primary fire companies and apparatus housed there, such as "Ladder 49". Other fire stations are named based on the district, neighborhood, town, or village where they are located, or given a number.
