This is the 519th most frequent Dutch word.
brandweer
Fire brigade.
Used as a noun to denote the emergency service responsible for firefighting.
De brandweer arriveerde snel om de brand te blussen.
The fire brigade arrived quickly to extinguish the fire.
Used as a noun to indicate the organization or workplace responsible for firefighting.
Mijn neef werkt bij de brandweer als brandweerman.
My cousin works at the fire department as a firefighter.
Used as a noun referring to the vehicles or equipment associated with the fire service.