This is the 566th most frequent Croatian word.
službe
"Services" or "duties."
In this sentence, 'službe' is used to mean 'services', referring to organized groups providing assistance or tasks, specifically fire services here.
Vatrogasne službe brzo su reagirale na požar.
The fire services quickly responded to the fire.
Here, 'službe' refers to public services, indicating agencies or departments serving the public interest.
Radim u javnim službama i volim svoj posao.
I work in public services, and I love my job.
In this context, 'službe' denotes 'services', specifically emergency services, emphasizing their essential function for citizens.