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Bedford, VA

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National Fire Safety Month: BFD at Local Schools

 October 24, 2017

Did you know that October is National Fire Safety month?

Now you do.

You should go check your smoke detectors. Yes, do it now.  I’ll wait. You can finish reading this once you make sure your hearth and home are properly protected with fairly functional catchers of conflagrations.

This month the dedicated members of the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department were able to share their vast knowledge of all things fire-safety related with the littlest in our community.  They took time out of their schedules (sometimes that means time off work, or away from their own family, sometimes it just means they had to put off consuming their carefully prepared lunch of chicken flavored cup-o-noodles) to head round to the local institutions of education for the edification of our young people. The cup-o-noodles was probably cold by the time they got back.  It’s ok.  That’s why they make microwave ovens.

Children at Bedford Primary, Bedford Elementary, Otter River Elementary, Bedford Baptist Preschool and a group of homeschoolers were all properly educated on the basics of fire safety.

Featured Events of the program were:

*Stop, Drop and Roll- demonstrated ably by the fine men and women of the department.  Re-enacted gleefully by children everywhere.

*Every Second Counts, Plan two ways out- in other words, have an escape plan, make sure you have at least two. It’s always good to know your exits.  Just ask anyone who has ever been trapped by their over-sharing relative at the family reunion. No one ever needs that much information about bunions.

Swag was given out. A puzzle that took me an embarrassingly long time to put together that shares the basics tenants of fire safety. I never said I was particularly gifted in puzzles. Also a handy sack.  Good for emergency overnights at grandma’s house, or snacks at the soccer game, or all the crayons left on the table after your make your family escape plan and go over it with your kids.

If you need us, you know the number.

 

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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

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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.

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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.

John Raley

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