n. An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires.
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n. An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires; -- called also fireward.
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n. an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest