fire commissioner

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A fire commissioner is the head of a fire department, typically in a large city or metropolitan area.

The position may be appointed by a mayor or elected, depending on jurisdiction.

The fire commissioner oversees firefighting operations, emergency response, fire prevention, and departmental administration: The fire commissioner announced new safety protocols after the warehouse blaze.

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