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Third run of the morning; E1 & R1 responded to this MVC with a vehicle into the building. With no injuries or stru… t.co/IfUzkIvOw1 Time ago 3 Days via Twitter for Android
We're out and about this month teaching fire safety! October is Fire Safety Month and we've visiting local schools… t.co/kxom2gOcaR Time ago 6 Days via Twitter for Android
Rig checkoffs and drone training on this beautiful fall day. t.co/S6wd5FHN7y Time ago 10 Days via Twitter for Android

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2 days ago

The three companies that serve as dedicated Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) in Bedford County include 1 (Bedford), 5 (Forest), and 13 (Stewartsville-Chamblissburg). Over forty firefighters from the three RIT companies took advantage of a rare training opportunity Monday evening as contractors begin to demo and remodel the old Winn Dixie store which will soon become the Blue Ridge Community Church's Bedford campus. Scenarios included large area search, downed/trapped firefighter, and hose stretches for commercial buildings. Special thanks to the Blue Ridge Community Church for making this event possible. ... See MoreSee Less

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Curious about RIT teams.. I know the basics of the team is to rescue firefighters if they get into trouble fighting a fire. My question why only 3 RIT teams/departments and is there need for more in the county?

Very cool!

Bedford Fire Department

1 week ago

With a 5 - 1 vote, Bedford Town Council approved the purchase of a 2020 Pierce Enforcer Pumper-Tanker last night that will replace the department's current 2000 HME/M&W Pumper Tanker. The new pumper-tanker will be equipped with a 525hp Detroit diesel motor, Allison 6 speed transmission, 2000 gallon water tank, 60 gallon foam tank, 1500 gpm pump, two Ebro side dumps and one 10" Newton rear dump. Delivery is expected in July 2020. ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations nice addition

Congratulations

Wonderful.

Detroit Diesel Power! 💪🏻

It’s not a Seagrave , nooooo 😛

A no vote 🤦🏻‍♂️

Three jet dumps where they gonna be located

Ryan Raley

Kyle Hayden

Tyler Knickerbocker

Brotherhood Buffs!

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Bedford Fire Department

1 week ago

0739hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1, Medic 14-1, and County 10 to the intersection of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike and Timber Ridge Road for a MVC with injury. Engine 1 arrived to find heavy damage to both vehicles with one entrapped. Rescue 1 quickly removed the drivers door to extricate the victim who was transported by M14-1 to Lynchburg General Hospital. Units operating: E1, R1, M14-1, and County 10. ... See MoreSee Less