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Bedford, VA

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MVA WITH HORSE EXTRICATION CAUSES TWO HOUR DELAY

 November 23, 2004

At approx 1600hrs Company 1 and Squad 1 were dispatched to the Little Otter Bridge on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a MVA blocking both west bound lanes. Engine 1 with three arrived minutes after the dispatch to find a horse trailer overturned with one horse still inside. … [Read more...]

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SCOTT AIRPACKS GO INTO SERVICE

 November 23, 2004

After two nights of training and excellent attendance by Company 1 firefighters the new Scott Airpacks are on all apparatus and in-service. After Thursday nights airpack training approximately twenty members stayed several hours to mount new brackets on apparatus to get the … [Read more...]

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS HAS TRENCH CLASS

 November 23, 2004

Thirty-two members of the Bedford County Special Operations Command participated in a two day trench class on Saturday and Sunday at the Bedford County Department of Fire Rescue Educational Complex. Many team members were already certified in trench rescue prior to the class but … [Read more...]

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TRACTOR TRAILER MVA WITH HAZMAT

 November 23, 2004

Minutes after the dispatch for the overturned horse trailer Bedford Communications advised they were getting multiple reports of a jack-knifed tractor-trailer just east of the first accident. Callers reported that the tractor-trailer topped the hill just east of the Little Otter … [Read more...]

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HOME SCHOOLERS VISIT FIREHOUSE

 November 23, 2004

Approximately fifteen moms and children from the Greater Bedford Christian Educators visited the firehouse today to learn about fire safety and prevention. Each kid was given his or her own helmet and was given the opportunity to spray water with a hoseline. The kids also got to … [Read more...]

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND RECEIVES TAC-1

 November 23, 2004

Bedford Countys Special Operations Command got its first look at its TAC-1 today when it arrived back in Bedford after being built in Roanoke. Next the truck will go to McBride Sign Company to be lettered and striped and then to the radio shops to be equipped with radios and … [Read more...]

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COMPANY 1 MOURNING LOSS OF “BIGBOY” CRAIG

 November 23, 2004

It is with deep sympathy that the Bedford Fire Department announces the loss of Lifetime Member Garrett Bigboy Craig. Bigboy joined the department March 13 1957 and was an active firefighter through the 90s. His last couple of years have been spent in the Veterans Hospital in … [Read more...]

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TRACTOR TRAILER VS. TRUCK

 November 23, 2004

Just before 1500hrs Company 1 and Squad 1 were dispatched to the 6000 block of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a MVA involving a tractor-trailer and a truck. Engine 1 with four arrived first to find a truck with heavy damage and both east bound lanes of Route 460 blocked. … [Read more...]

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DOOR POP ON WEST SALEM TURNPIKE

 November 23, 2004

At approximately 0900hrs Company 1 and Squad 1 were dispatched to the area of Westside Food on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a MVA with PI. Engine 1 with four arrived to find a side impact collision with one entrapment. Rescue 1 with three arrived minutes later and popped the … [Read more...]

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CHIEF STONE RESUMES THE CHIEF’S POSITION

 November 23, 2004

After five months of medical leave Chief Stone resumed the position as the City of Bedford Fire Chief at 0001hrs today. After being involved in a motor vehicle accident in April Chief Stone had to let time heal his broken ribs but underwent surgery to replace a torn PCL in his … [Read more...]

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SMOKE INSIDE OF RESIDENCE

 November 23, 2004

At approximately 1615 hrs Company 1 was dispatched to 924 Blue Ridge Avenue for smoke in a private dwelling. Wagon 1 with four arrived to find a single-story wood frame dwelling with nothing showing from sides 1 and 4. While enroute Ladder 1 with four heard command request a … [Read more...]

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Bedford Fire Department
6 months ago
Bedford Fire Department

11:32 p.m.- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Medic 14-1 to the 5500 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a reported vehicle into a tree. Tanker 1 (w/four) recieved updates while en route that BPD was on scene with heavy fire showing from the vehicle and that the injured driver was out of the vehicle sitting at a safe distance. Tanker 1, Chief 1, and County 10 arrived at 11:39 p.m. to find the same. Rescue 1 (w/six) staged east of the accident to provide a safety buffer while Wagon 1 (w/four) established water supply. The fire was quickly extinguished and marked under control at 11:43 p.m. The single occupant was treated and transported by Medic 14-1 to Bedford Memorial. ... See MoreSee Less

11:32 p.m.- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Medic 14-1 to the 5500 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a reported vehicle into a tree.  Tanker 1 (w/four) recieved updates while en route that BPD was on scene with heavy fire showing from the vehicle and that the injured driver was out of the vehicle sitting at a safe distance. Tanker 1, Chief 1, and County 10 arrived at 11:39 p.m. to find the same.  Rescue 1 (w/six) staged east of the accident to provide a safety buffer while Wagon 1 (w/four) established water supply.  The fire was quickly extinguished and marked under control at 11:43 p.m.  The single occupant was treated and transported by Medic 14-1 to Bedford Memorial.
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6 months ago
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It didn't take long before Tanker 1 got its first working fire. After it was placed in service earlier in the day, at 8:45pm Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-first due), 8 (Moneta-second due) and 5 (Forest-RIT) for a reported residential structure fire in the 1000blk of Nininger Place. Tanker 1 (w/four) arrived on scene to find a ranch style house with heavy fire through out. Ladder 1 (w/six) completed search and controlled utilities while Wagon 1 (w/ three) supplied Tanker 1. A water supply was set up by Engine 1 (w/ three) at a near by dry-hydrant. The fire was marked under control at 9:43pm. All units marked back in service at 12:19am. No injuries were reported; the fire is still being investigated. ... See MoreSee Less

It didnt take long before Tanker 1 got its first working fire. After it was placed in service earlier in the day, at 8:45pm Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-first due), 8 (Moneta-second due) and 5 (Forest-RIT) for a reported residential structure fire in the 1000blk of Nininger Place. Tanker 1 (w/four) arrived on scene to find a ranch style house with heavy fire through out. Ladder 1 (w/six) completed search and controlled utilities while Wagon 1 (w/ three) supplied Tanker 1. A water supply was set up by Engine 1 (w/ three) at a near by dry-hydrant. The fire was marked under control at 9:43pm. All units marked back in service at 12:19am. No injuries were reported; the fire is still being investigated.
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Thanks for all you do !

Yes. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication.

Bedford Fire Department
6 months ago
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Tanker 1 (2020 Pierce Enforcer Job #34503) was placed in service today at 9 a.m. The 1500 gpm / 2000 gallon pumper-tanker will primarily serve as the departments only tanker but will be first-out over the next 90 days to work out any potential kinks. Thanks to the committee members who spec'd out a great tanker; to the members who worked diligently to mount equipment; and to the town and county for their continued support of public safety. ... See MoreSee Less

Tanker 1 (2020 Pierce Enforcer Job #34503) was placed in service today at 9 a.m.  The 1500 gpm / 2000 gallon pumper-tanker will primarily serve as the departments only tanker but will be first-out over the next 90 days to work out any potential kinks. Thanks to the committee members who specd out a great tanker; to the members who worked diligently to mount equipment; and to the town and county for their continued support of public safety.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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wow that is one clean and nice tanker there. thank you for your service to our community. may god bless all men an woman who serve our area.and keep you safe.

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