A device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents.

Any of the series of emergency doors, ladders, or stairs used to evacuate a building if a fire breaks out. / The entire escape route viewed as a whole.

(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust. / (figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off. / (figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.

Capable of withstanding fire, either permanently or for a pre-determined time.

(US, Canada) A fire station, typically one which operates a reception hall. / (US, Canada) Such a fire station's reception hall.

plural of fire hall

plural of fire escape

plural of fire extinguisher

(Christianity) The gift of the Holy Spirit. / (Christianity) Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline. / (Christianity) Martyrdom by immolation.

A fire lit with bones instead of wood, so that when livestock were driven between two such fires the acrid smoke drove off parasites.