N.H. Code Admin. R. Fire 101.14
“Fire department” means the legally constituted municipal or privately incorporated entity that provides services such as, but not limited to, fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical care, fire investigation, and fire or building inspections in the state, county, municipality, organized fire district, or area.
Source (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fire 100) #12225-A, eff 6-28-17