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Bedford, VA

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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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BFD is looking for volunteers. Apply today!

 January 16, 2020

The Bedford Fire Department is looking for new volunteers. Please see the attached poster for more information or click on the link (https://form.jotform.com/193566322303151) to apply. You can contact us at 540-586-3433 or email us at information@bedfordfd.com, if you have any … [Read more...]

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Interns Wanted

 March 30, 2018

Do you like watching Backdraft? Do you like getting up at 2 a.m.? Can you get dressed really, really fast? Do you look good in a really big hat?  What about yellow? Is yellow your color? Can you master the art of pointing the end of the hose with the water coming out … [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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BUSY NIGHT FOR BFD UNITS

 May 11, 2017

Sleepless night for the BFD as units respond to three vehicle crashes, one alarm, and one structure fire after midnight.  This picture, courtesy of BFD Photo Unit John Wilcher, shows Firefighter/Paramedic A. Reyna operating at a log cabin fire on Rocky Ford Road.  Initially … [Read more...]

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MULTIPLE SAVES IN FIRST DUE

 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 … [Read more...]

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RESCUE 1 CATCHES WORKING FIRE

 November 30, 2016

p0620hrs Company 13 Stewartsville first due Company 19 Shady Grove second due and Company 1 Bedford RIT was dispatched to the 1100blk of Tulagi Road for the report of a residential structure fire. E131 arrived first to a two story residence with heavy fire showing from Side Alpha … [Read more...]

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SEMI THROUGH BUSINESS

 November 30, 2016

p0513hrs Company 8 Moneta Company 10 Saunders and Company 1 Bedford RIT were dispatched to the 10000blk of Moneta Rd for multiple reports of a tractor trailer MVC with a structure fire. BCoFR Medic 14-8 was first to arrive to find one tractor trailer that had run off the road and … [Read more...]

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FIRST DUE GARAGE FIRE

 November 30, 2016

p0548hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 Bedford first due 8 Moneta second due and Company 13 Stewartsville RIT to the area of Moneta Road and Big Easy Place for reports of a large fire. Engine 1 with four arrived on scene at 0556hrs to find a 200x400 detached garage … [Read more...]

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RESCUE 1 CATCHES WORKING FIRE

 November 23, 2016

0620hrs Company 13 (Stewartsville) first due, Company 19 (Shady Grove) second due, and Company 1 (Bedford) RIT was dispatched to the 1100blk of Tulagi Road for the report of a residential structure fire. E131 arrived first to a two story residence with heavy fire showing from … [Read more...]

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SEMI THROUGH BUSINESS

 November 10, 2016

0513hrs Company 8 (Moneta) Company 10 (Saunders) and Company 1 (Bedford) RIT were dispatched to the 10000blk of Moneta Rd for multiple reports of a tractor trailer MVC with a structure fire. BCoFR Medic 14-8 was first to arrive to find one tractor trailer that had run off the … [Read more...]

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APARTMENT FIRE IN FOREST

 November 2, 2016

p1749hrs Company 5 Forest first due Company 1 Bedford second due and RIT were dispatched to Jefferson Ridge Apartments for the report of a rear deck on fire. First arriving units located heavy fire showing from the A and C side of an end unit two story apartment building. Crews … [Read more...]

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APARTMENT FIRE IN FOREST

 October 28, 2016

1749hrs Company 5 Forest, (first due) Company 1 Bedford (second due and RIT) were dispatched to Jefferson Ridge Apartments for the report of a rear deck on fire. First arriving units located heavy fire showing from the A and C side of an end unit two story apartment building. … [Read more...]

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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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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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Bedford Fire Department
315 Bedford Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523

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