0630hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Squad 1 to the intersection of Centerville Road and Big Island Highway for a reported motor vehicle accident. A Bedford County deputy was first to arrive to find a motorcycle versus pickup with serious injury. Engine 1 (with four) arrived and began treating and stabilizing the victim for transport. Rescue 1 (with six/ALS staffed) arrived and began controlling hazards and assisting in patient care. Utility 1 (with four) established a LZ at Liberty High School and assumed LZ Command. Medic 14-8 transported the patient to the LZ where VASP Medflight III loaded the patient and transported to LGH. Units operating: E-1, R-1, U-1, RS-2, and Medic 14-8. Total Company 1 personnel: 18.  

1545hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company's 1 (Bedford-1st due), 8 (Moneta-2nd due), and 5 (Forest-RIT) to Adams Street (Rubatex Inc.) for a reported fire inside of a commercial buildilng. With Engine 1 (with four) already out on an EMS assist, Wagon 1 (with four) was the first unit to arrive to find smoke showing from a single-story commercial structure. With smoke visible on arrival, Wagon 1 laid in 5" hose from the main gate leaving Engine 1 water supply duty which included catching the hydrant at Adams and Monroe to complete the lay. Ladder 1 (with three) arrived and began ventilating using two PPV fans. Hearing the report of a working fire, Engine 1 quickly cleared from an EMS call and arrived just as Wagon 1's crew began stretching 2 1/2" with wye and high-rise pack into the rubber production facility. Division 1 quickly discovered and relayed to Adams Street Command (Stevens) that the sprinkler system had contained the fire to a single fork lift and a check for extension proved negative. With all hands operating, command kept Wagon 8, Wagon 8-3, Pumper 9, and Rescue 5 coming non-emergency until units on scene could repack hose and return to service.  Two more runs came in within the next hour; a smell of gas and a MVA, all which were handled by Wagon 8, Pumper 9, and Utility 1 (DC Cunningham).  All units had returned to their respective quarters by 1730hrs. Total Company 1 personnel: 17.

1315hrs- The daylight crew (eleven members) trained on R-1's high-pressure air bag system today after responding to a wires down/grass fire run this morning and a small mulch fire just after lunch. With weather temperatures reaching low 90's the past seven days and no rain, stations can expect wildland fires to pick up on days that have low humidity. With an overall slow month, members have kept themselves busy with training on equipment that doesn't get used daily as well as working on projects around the firehouse. Congratulations to Hops "Frozen Meat" Scott on his recent promotion!  

1756hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 5 (Forest-1st due), Lynchburg City (2nd due), and 1 (Bedford-RIT) for a reported commercial building fire. Lynchburg City Engine 7 was first to arrive to find heavy smoke showing from a 60x150 strip mall. LFD Battalion 2 arrived,  established Forest Road command and ordered all units to begin a defensive attack. F/R 3 (Boonsboro) and Engine 5 laid in 5" to supply LFD Truck 2 and Ladder 1 (with five) who operated as elevated master streams for over an hour before the fire was marked under control. The building, which houses five businesses, was a total lost. Units operating: FFD P-5, R-5, E-5, LFD E-7, T-2, E-3, BFD L-1, BTFD E-12, BFRD FR-3, Medic-54, Medic-58, Medic-62, and Crash 5 (Rehab).

1045hrs- The Bedford Fire Department participated in a mass casualty drill on Thursday along with other local emergency services agencies. The drill tested the preparedness of first responders, law enforcement, and hospital staff. The drill simulated a school bus loaded with children that had been struck by a train. Engine 1's officer (Overstreet) established command while the rest of the Engine's crew began triaging patients. Rescue 1's personnel also assisted local EMS personnel with treating patients. Agencies participating: Company 1, Squad's 1, 6, and 13, Carilion Bedford Memorial, Bedford Police Department, and the American Red Cross.

0939hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 to 1342 On Time Road for a reported propane gas leak. Engine 1 (with four) arrived at 0945hrs to find two 1000 gallon propane tanks located approximately 150ft. from a commercial building and could hear propane being released from at least one tank. E-1 began evacuating employees from Bison Printing while Wagon 1 (with three) secured a water supply by laying 5" from a nearby hydrant. After lines were stretched and charged, firefighters from Engine 1 and Ladder 1 approached the tanks under the protection of fog patterns and shut off both tanks. Command (Overstreet) advised communications that the leak had been mitigated at 1011hrs after approximately 900 gallons of propane had leaked from the tanks. Units operating: E-1, L-1, W-1, and R-1.

0825hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-1st due), 9 (Montvale-2nd due), and 5 (Forest-RIT) to 1320 Von Roy Road for a reported house on fire.  Medic 14-9 (BCoFR) was first to arrive to find smoke showing from the A/D corner of a single story wood frame private dwelling. Engine 1 (with four) arrived just seconds behind and established Von Roy command. Ladder 1 (with six) arrived and began ventilation and the primary search just as the Engine's nozzleman and backup-man were stretching their preconnect into the building. Division 1 quickly located the room and contents fire in a rear master bedroom and made a quick knock down bringing the fire under control at 0845hrs. Wtih all searches negative and no extension, command (AC Stevens) made the incident a can handle for units on scene. Units on scene: E-1, L-1, P-9, and Medic 14-9.

0114hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 to the intersection of Turnpike Drive and West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a reported vehicle on fire. Engine 1 (with four) arrived at 0118hrs to find heavy fire showing from the engine compartment of a four-door sedan. Command (Pavich) made the incident a "can handle" for Engine 1 after the engine's crew stretched their trash line and quickly extinguished the fire. Engine 1 returned to service at 0140hrs.

1515hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Squad 1 to the area of the MLK Byway and East Main Street for a reported MVA with injury. Engine 1 (with four) was first to arrive to find a single mini-van off of the roadway and into a tree. Rescue 1 (with four) arrived and by orders of command began cutting debris to access the van. With a compound fracture to the elbow and a facial fracture, paramedics on scene decided to fly the driver of the van to a level I trauma center. Carillion Lifeguard 10 transported the driver to Roanoke Memorial while Medic 1 transported the passenger to the same facility by ground. All units cleared at 1600hrs.  

1807hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1(Bedford-1st due), Company 5 (Forest-2nd due & RIT) and Squad 6 (Goode) to 1792 Hawkins Ridge Road for a reported structure fire. Engine 1 (with four) was first to arrive to find a single wide mobile home with smoke showing from sides B, C, and D. Engine 1 passed command and began stretching a line through a door on side B. Ladder 1 (with six) arrived just as the Engine's crew began extinguishing the room and contents fire and began ventilation and the primary search. Wagon 1 arrived and assumed water supply while Rescue 5 established the RIT on side B. With no extension and the fire held to the kithcen only, command (Baker) began returning units to service. Units operating: E-1, L-1, W-1, T-1, U-1, E-5, T-5, R-5, Medic 6-2, and Medic 6-3.