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The Bedford Volunteer Fire Department is located in the City of Bedford, VA approximately 25 miles east of Roanoke and 20 miles west of Lynchburg. Organized in 1888, the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department was Bedford City and County's only organized fire protection until 1952. With a first due response area of 182 square miles; the largest first due response area in Bedford County, the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department remains the busiest fire department each year. With a roster of fifty active firefighters, the department operates nine pieces of apparatus and responds to an average of 900 calls each year.

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HIGH WINDS IN AREA

 September 30, 2016

For two days the area received several inches of rain and high winds which caused this over 200 year old tree to up-root on Longwood Ave. The tree brought down multiple wires and blocked traffic for several hours. … [Read more...]

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EARLY MORNING ENTRAPMENT

 September 26, 2016

Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 (Bedford) and BCoFR Medic 14-2 for a single motor vehicle crash with roll over in the 4000blk of Kelso Mill Road. Engine 1 with four responded along with Rescue 1 with six. Engine 1 arrived on scene to find one vehicle on its side with two … [Read more...]

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LARGE AREA SEARCH DRILL

 September 22, 2016

Company 1's second drill for the Month of September  practiced on the search of large commercial buildings. The old Weaving Mill building on Jackson Street provided a great building to freshen up on these tactics. Multiple "Search Groups" entered the building following a … [Read more...]

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TOO TALL

 September 14, 2016

Many Bedford residence travel under this railroad bridge located on Bedford Avenue in the Town. At the request of the Town of Bedford Police Department requested Company 1 to respond for a truck stuck under the bridge. Rescue 1 with six (6) arrived to find a large box truck … [Read more...]

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WORKING FIRE IN NORTHSIDE

 June 29, 2016

p06252016 - 1629hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 2 Big Island first due Company 3 Boonsboro second due and Company 1 Bedford RIT to the 1000blk of Merrimac Lane for the report of a residentual structure fire. Rescue 1 with 6 and was second to arrive on scene to find a … [Read more...]

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SECOND WORKER

 June 24, 2016

p06232016 The second working fire was alerted by Bedford Communications at 1013hrs for the report of a residential fire at 3639 Patterson Mill Road which brought Company 9 second due and Company 13 RIT. Engine 1 was first to arrive to find a one story residential with a basement … [Read more...]

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TWO WORKING FIRES WITHIN 30 MINUTES

 June 24, 2016

p06232016 - Companies 5 first due and Company 1 second due and RIT were alerted by Bedford Communications at 0939hrs for the report of a residential structure fire at 1027 Wingfield Drive located in the Goode area. Wagon 1 with four along with Ladder 1 with 5 responded. Wagon 1 … [Read more...]

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MONETA ROAD DOUBLE ENTRAPMENT

 June 13, 2016

p1350hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Medic 14-1 for the report of a head on collision in the 4000blk of Moneta Rd. with reports of multiple injuries and possible entrapment. Engine 1 arrived at 1357hrs to find two vehicles with heavy damage and two patients … [Read more...]

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D-Day Tribute

 June 7, 2016

Bedford Virginia... Like eleven other Virginia communities Bedford provided a company of soldiers Company A to the 29th Infantry Division when the National Guards 116th Infantry Regiment was activated on 3 February 1941. Some thirty Bedford soldiers were still in that company on … [Read more...]

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FIRST DUE FIRE

 May 25, 2016

p2158hrs Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 Bedford 1st Due 7 Huddleston 2nd Due and 5 Forest RIT to the 1900blk of Montevideo Rd. located just outside of the Town limits for the report of a porch on fire. E1 arrived at 2209hrs to find a two story residence with heavy … [Read more...]

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RESCUE 1 AS RIT

 May 25, 2016

p1721hrs Bedford Communications alerted Companies 13 Stewartsville 1st due 8 Moneta 2nd due and 1 Bedford RIT for a reported structure fire located on Fair View Drive. County 10 was first to arrive to find a two story residence with heavy fire on sides Charlie and Delta. Engine … [Read more...]

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ROLLOVER WITH ENTRAPMENT ON ROCK FORD ROAD

 March 25, 2016

0830hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 Squad 1 and Medic 14-1 to Rocky Ford Road for a reported motor vehicle crash with entrapment. nbspEngine 1 with four arrived to find a single vehicle off the roadway with heavy damage and one occupant trapped. nbspRescue 1 with … [Read more...]

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WORKING FIRE: 1151 DAWN PLACE

 March 25, 2016

nbsp0350hrs- Companies 13 Stewartsville-Chamblissburg 8 Moneta-2nd due and 1 Bedford-RIT were dispatched to 1151 Dawn Place for a reported house on fire. nbspEngine 131 was first to arrive to find heavy fire showing from a single-wide mobile home. nbspRescue 1 with six … [Read more...]

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1st DUE WORKING FIRE: SHEPHERDS STORE ROAD

 March 17, 2016

0417hrs- nbspBedford Communications alerted Companies 1 Bedford-1st due 8 Moneta-2nd due and 13 Stewartsville-Chamblissburg-RIT tonbsp1146 Shepherds Store Road for a reported house fire. nbspEngine 1 with four arrived to find a two-story wood frame private dwelling with heavy … [Read more...]

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YEAR ENDS WITH DOOR POP ON BIG ISLAND HIGHWAY

 January 1, 2016

p1836hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Squad 1 BLSC to the intersection of Big Island Highway andnbspCenterville Road for a reported T-bone accident with injury.nbsp Engine 1 with three arrived to find two vehicles with heavy damage and occupants still inside one … [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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Bedford Fire Department
315 Bedford Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523

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