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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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Month In Review

 December 1, 2022

  Busy month for the Bedford Volunteers. Company 1 answered a total of 112 calls for the month of November. These Include: 8 Working Fires 2 Car Fires 2 Extrications 1 Vehicle Into Building 1 Drone Deployment Come join the BFD Family!  We are … [Read more...]

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Forbes Mill Extrication 11/5/22

 November 14, 2022

4:12AM - Company 1 along with Medic 14-1, 14-2, and County 10 were dispatched to the 1800blk of Forbes Mill Road for the report of a single vehicle accident with injuries. Engine 1 (w4), Rescue 1 (w6), and Brush 1 (w3) all responded. Prior to arrival units were updated that there … [Read more...]

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Krantz Corner Car Fire 11/12/22

 November 14, 2022

4:00PM Bedford Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike and Krantz Corner for the report of a vehicle fire. E1 (w/3) arrived on scene at 4:05PM to find a SUV with heavy fire showing from the engine compartment. Fire was marked under … [Read more...]

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Members Wanted!

 July 11, 2022

The Bedford Fire Department is actively seeking individuals who want to volunteer as one of the following: - Full Active Member (18+ years old) - Junior Member (16-18 years old) - Associate Member (18+ years old with current FD/EMS experience) - College Intern (18+ years … [Read more...]

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Associate Membership

 February 15, 2022

Are you a member of another department whether that be career or volunteer? Do you already have VDFP Fire Fighter 2 and your EMT? Do you want to be a part of an aggressive and progressive all volunteer department? If so, we have several associate member openings. As an associate … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Extrication

 February 15, 2022

Shortly after 6:30 AM on Valentine's Day, Bedford Communications dispatched units to the area of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike and Pearsall Drive for a MVC involving multiple vehicles and reports of one driver trapped. Engine 1 (w/ three), Rescue 1 (w/four), Medic 14-1, and … [Read more...]

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First Due House Fire Keeps Crews Busy

 February 15, 2022

On February 6th just before 5:15 PM, Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 (Bedford) first due, Company 9 (Montvale) second due, and Company 5 (Forest) RIT to the 1000blk of Peaks Street for the report of a residential structure fire. E1 w/4 arrived on scene at 5:16PM to find … [Read more...]

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Ladder 1 & Tanker 1 Catch Working Fire

 December 13, 2021

Just a little before 5pm on December 4th Ladder 1 as RIT and Tanker 1 for water supply responded into Company 8's first due for a working structure fire. Wagon 8-2 was the first to arrive to find heavy fire showing from side Alpha. Ladder 1 (w/six) arrived, established RIT on … [Read more...]

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Text to Donate

 October 5, 2021

Text (540) 889-0544 to donate to the Bedford Fire Department. Thank you for your support! … [Read more...]

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Members Wanted!

 September 17, 2021

The Bedford Fire Department is actively seeking individuals who want to volunteer as one of the following: - Full Active Member (18+ years old) - Junior Member (16-18 years old) - College Intern (18+ years old & must be enrolled in a college) We also provide all … [Read more...]

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Interns Wanted

 September 16, 2021

Are you a full time student at a local college? Do you have a minimum of Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Operations? We are accepting applications for Interns! Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/193566322303151 Questions? Call the firehouse: (540) 586-3433   … [Read more...]

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FIRE SAFETY IN THE WINTER MONTHS

 January 10, 2018

  The winter months are busy at the Bedford Fire Department.  Bad weather contributes to regular vehicle accident calls, and structure fires are often on the rise due to heating concerns in the winter months. Nearly half of all home heating fires occur in the months of … [Read more...]

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CHRISTMAS AT THE BFD

 December 20, 2017

Christmas in a small town fire station means family and food and fun. The Bedford Fire Department was honored to lead the Bedford Christmas Parade earlier this month with the 1927 Seagrave Fire Engine. The parade was followed by pictures with Santa at the fire Station and a … [Read more...]

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Halloween Hijinks

 November 3, 2017

  What do dinosaurs and Volunteer firemen have in common? Besides being perpetually hungry, and willing to eat almost anything, not a whole lot. Unless a volunteer fireman IS a dinosaur. No, I don’t mean old. Ok, well sometimes I mean “old” but not this time. … [Read more...]

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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 … [Read more...]

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#TBT 1963 BFD Officers: Front Row (L to R) Clarence Stanley, Hubert Roberts, Malcolm Deacon, Benny Key, Jimmy Byerly, Back Row (L to R) Buck Stanley, Carlton Thomas, John Turner, James Henry Howard, Clyde Lipscomb ...

#TBT 1963 BFD Officers: Front Row (L to R) Clarence Stanley, Hubert Roberts, Malcolm Deacon, Benny Key, Jimmy Byerly, Back Row (L to R) Buck Stanley, Carlton Thomas, John Turner, James Henry Howard, Clyde Lipscomb
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That’s actually Buck Stanley on back row left end. Legend!

Ronnie J.O. Terry Jane Uncle Carlton!

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***Update*** Leak has been stopped with zero readings on the interior and Walmart has been re-opened.

BFD is on an active Propane smell/leak at the Bedford Walmart. Individuals have been evacuated and there is no injuries or Illness, please avoid the area until further.
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***Update*** Leak has been stopped with zero readings on the interior and Walmart has been re-opened. 
BFD is on an active Propane smell/leak at the Bedford Walmart. Individuals have been evacuated and there is no injuries or Illness, please avoid the area until further.
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What? This must have happened just after I left the parking lot. I got off at 7:00 but was really tired and sat in the lunch room for about 20 minutes and another 10 in the parking lot. WOW

Jassive Diaz when we leave 😭

Updates: this videos maybe disturbing for some viewers and an eye witness managed to record the horrific incident▫wee.so/huhtz .

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We will remember and always be grateful for the sacrifices of others for this great nation. Enjoy your Memorial Day and please be safe. ...

We will remember and always be grateful for the sacrifices of others for this great nation. Enjoy your Memorial Day and please be safe.
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Such a Beautiful site. Memorial Day is special to us here in Bedford. This Town holds a long history of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Enjoy your weekend but please be safe and responsible. ...

Such a Beautiful site. Memorial Day is special to us here in Bedford. This Town holds a long history of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Enjoy your weekend but please be safe and responsible.
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Awesome representation and respect.

Love how it turned out! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Love this picture!!

Great shot!

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Tonight’s drill was on water supply utilizing dry hydrants and portable pumps. Forest Fire Department, Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, and Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Dept all participated in this successful training. Companies working together for the same goal. ...

Tonight’s drill was on water supply utilizing dry hydrants and portable pumps. Forest Fire Department, Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, and Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Dept all participated in this successful training. Companies working together for the same goal.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Thank you Company 1 Chief Calhoun

Multi-department drills are the best

Great job

Strong work all. Great turn out

Great training

Train hard and work less

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Bedford, VA 24523

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