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"Fire department" is typically capitalized when referring to a specific organization, such as the Washington Fire Department. If used in a general sense, it is not usually capitalized, like in "the local fire department responded to the call."
Yes, "Treasury Department" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific government agency.
Yes, "firemen" should be capitalized when referring to members of the fire department in a specific context or as a proper noun (e.g., "The Firemen's Union").
Yes, "Sheriff's Office" is capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific office or department run by a sheriff.
It depends on the style guide you are following. In general, if you are using the term generically, it is not capitalized (e.g., "adjunct faculty members"). However, if you are using it as part of a formal title or specifically referring to a group or department, it may be capitalized (e.g., "Adjunct Faculty in the History Department").
No, police divisions such as robbery and homicide are not capitalized in the middle of a sentence unless they are part of a proper noun or title.