fire pole
/ˈfʌɪə pəʊl/noun
1Any of various types of pole used by firefighters, especially one used to pull down walls, ceilings, etc., in burning buildings. Compare fire hook, pike-pole. Now historical and rare.
2A fireman's pole in a fire station; = fireman's pole.
3A fixed vertical pole used as a piece of play equipment.
Origin
Early 18th century (in an earlier sense). From fire + pole.
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