fire x a fire

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In case of (a) fire, call the fireman.
If there´s (a) fire, call the fireman.
Any difference between fire and a fire in the sentences above?
 
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No.
 
Instead of fireman, you could use fire service/fire brigade (BrE).
 
AmE would say call the "fire department."
 
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