DCHP-2
fire-ranger DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a government official engaged in the prevention and control of forest fires.
See also: fire warden (def. 2) ranger (def. 4)
- 1909 The Fire-Ranger of the district, Mr. Biggs, has his barley and rice spread out on sheeting. . . .
- 1966 [He] was a wise and courteous old fire ranger who for years minded the tower near the northern end of the lake.
- 1909 The Fire-Ranger of the district, Mr. Biggs, has his barley and rice spread out on sheeting. . . .