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Bedford, VA

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 January 18, 2017

pAt 0457HRS Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 Bedford 1st Due Company 5 Forest 2nd Due and Company 13 Stewartsville RIT to the 700blk of Grove Street for the reports of a residential structure fire. Engine 1 with three arrived only a few minutes later to find a two story balloon frame residential structure with heavy smoke showing from side Bravo and Charlie. There were several civilians outside of the structure advising there were still two children inside unaccounted for. Engine 1s crew advanced a dry 1 34 line through side Alpha and immediately experienced heavy smoke conditions and very high temperatures inside. FF McGinnis and Deputy Chief Scott made it to the second floor and discovered a child unresponsive in a hallway. The patient was removed from the house and turned over to awaiting EMS on scene. Both Firefighters re-entered the structure to locate the second subject but was unable to reach the bedroom due to the extreme heat. At this time Command ordered a Vent Enter Search VES to be performed by Ladder 1s crew. FF Rice was able to enter the bedroom via a ground ladder. A young child was located on the floor and removed from the bedroom. FF Wodicka was waiting at the top of the ground ladder to bring the patient down to the awaiting EMS personnel. Firefighting operations continued for over three hours until the fire was marked under control by command. A total of three patients were transported to local hospitals in serious condition. The young child found in the bedroom succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced on scene. Units operating on scene E1 L1 W1 R1 S1 U1 C1 T5 E131 Centra Medic 12 BCoFR Medic 14-5 14-1 County 10 and County 1.brppWe would like to say thank you to the Bedford Town Police Virginia State Police Town of Bedford Electric and the Bedford 911 Dispatchers for their assistance. brp

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Bedford Fire Department

4 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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Bedford Fire Department

4 months ago

Bedford Fire Department

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

5 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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