Cryptic crossword clue
Firefighting management assisting officer outside house, displaying spirit 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ADHOCRACY

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The straight part
We know that "Firefighting management" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case firefighting management = adhocracy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADHOCRACY mean?

ADHOCRACY noun
  1. (organizational theory) An organizational system designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the moment rather than excessively bureaucratic.

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