No. 701 in Norwegian
brannvesenet
"Brannvesenet" means "the fire department" in English.
In a sentence
Brannvesenet rykket ut for å slukke brannen.
The fire department responded to extinguish the fire.
Refers to the public fire service organization.
Alle i området er takknemlige for brannvesenets raske innsats.
Everyone in the area is grateful for the fire department's swift action.
Emphasizes the appreciation for the work done by the fire services.
Brannvesenet holder også kurs i brannforebygging.
The fire department also conducts courses in fire prevention.
Shows an alternative responsibility of the fire department beyond emergency response.
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