fire department - the department of local government responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires

defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property

fire chief, fire marshal - the head of a fire department

fire warden, forest fire fighter, ranger - an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest

crank, crosspatch, grouch, grump, churl - a bad-tempered person

performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience