station house

• Bâtiment qui sert de base à un service public spécifique, par exemple un poste de police ou une caserne de pompiers.

A building that serves as a base for a specific public service, such as a police station or a fire station.

1. Police station buildingB1formal

   A building that serves as the headquarters for a local police force.

   poste de police

   • The suspect was taken to the station house for questioning.
   • The station house is located on Main Street.
   • Officers reported to the station house at the start of their shift.

2. Fire station buildingB1formal

   A building that houses firefighting equipment and personnel.

   caserne de pompiers

   • The fire truck pulled out of the station house quickly.
   • The new station house was built to serve the growing community.
   • Volunteers gathered at the station house for training.