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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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Bedford Fire Department

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Training group project.
Real heat, real fire, real smoke...Those were the first words I heard when watching the attached video and they were the words that helped me realize my vision for training in Central and Southwest Virginia. The vision is to have a complementary, non-redundant training capability designed to provide specialized instruction, in order to prepare firefighters for real life situations, using scenarios & skill-based activities beyond what is taught in basic courses. I want to build a high quality training program that is realistic, and models the FDTN program in Fairland, Indiana. Since my first post about the need for a training program, I have had over 200 contacts from departments nationwide. Trainers, instructors, planners, and administrators with a passion and desire to teach real world & relevant fire courses. I will need a lot of assistance with this project. It will take an army of personnel to put this all together and it will require a lot of commitment. This training group will need people who are willing to do a lot of work initially to get the program developed and build this from the ground up. I am looking at building this program in Bedford, VA for a few reasons.
First, the Bedford Area Regional Training Center is in a central location, so we are able to offer training to many departments in the state. We have a large footprint and there is room to expand and grow. The desire to build this program is here. Now we need to work together on how to put all the pieces together and offer excellent training courses that are beneficial to today's fire ground operations. I will be sending out information in the coming weeks and letting everyone know where we stand. I will also be sending out information about the program itself and where we need help. There is a real need for this type of training and a real need for those who want to be a part of making this a success. I appreciate all the input and interest so far. I am looking forward to getting this started and seeing the vision become a reality.
I am in the final stages of booking a venue to have this first meeting.
Respectfully,
Todd Stone, Chief of Department
Bedford Fire Department

*Please check out this video, this company does some of the best work in the country! This should give you a good idea of what we are looking to build here. We want to model this type training/Training center in Virginia.
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To celebrate and recognize department and individual accomplishments, the Bedford Fire Department held its 2022 Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday March 11th at the Old Mill Farm Venue in Bedford. Over ninety members, their guests, and dignitaries attended the event which included dinner and an after party. President CJ Marshal served as the evenings MC which included the chiefs report, debut of the 2022 year-end video, recognition of Top Ten call runners, response milestones, and Junior, Probationary, Associate, and Firefighter of the Year awards. Congratulations to all award recipients and to all members; thank you for carrying on our proud tradition! 134 years - “Still First”

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To celebrate and recognize department and individual accomplishments, the Bedford Fire Department held its 2022 Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday March 11th at the Old Mill Farm Venue in Bedford.  Over ninety members, their guests, and dignitaries attended the event which included dinner and an after party.  President CJ Marshal served as the evenings MC which included the chiefs report, debut of the 2022 year-end video, recognition of Top Ten call runners, response milestones, and Junior, Probationary, Associate, and Firefighter of the Year awards.  Congratulations to all award recipients and to all members; thank you for carrying on our proud tradition! 134 years - “Still First”
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Love you guys!! Great work to all!!

Congratulations!!

Thank you for sharing your celebration! Congratulations to one and all!

Looked like an awesome time!

Thank you all !

Top Notch Department!

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Without training we are nothing. Practiced using a little finesse at different heights with both E-tools and hydraulic spreaders and cutters. We also reviewed basic rope practices and RIT techniques with the RIT bag. Great turn out and great hands on practice to be better prepared to serve you the citizen. ...

Without training we are nothing. Practiced using a little finesse at different heights with both E-tools and hydraulic spreaders and cutters. We also reviewed basic rope practices and RIT techniques with the RIT bag. Great turn out and great hands on practice to be better prepared to serve you the citizen.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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Thank you for your service!

Thank you for all your time of training and serving all hours/all days/all weather.

Thank goodness if an egg ever gets in trouble you have trained to save it

Thank you

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2022 Year End Video

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Keep up the great work guys, stay safe!

Great highlights! A mere glimpse of what you all actually VOLUNTEER to do every day. God's continued blessings on you all.

Great work!

Outstanding!!!

Daton Getty Shane Beck

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*UPDATE* on Union Rd working structure fire.
1:18pm- Company 1 was dispatched as 2nd due and RIT for a reported structure fire. L1 (w/5) and W1 (w/3) responded. L1 arrived on scene and per BFD SOG personnel split crews. Irons and officer began a primary search while OVM and Roof assisted W1 with getting an attack line into the Charlie side to begin fire attack. Primary and secondary searches were all clear, W1 and division 1 were able to knock down the bulk of the fire shortly after making entry. Chief 1 had command while company 9 and company 19 established water supply. Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Dept arrived to establish RIT. One Bedford fireman sustained a lacerated hand, cause of the fire is under investigation. Pictured is L1 crew and W1 crew.

*Working Structure fire* on Union Church Road.

Fire is contained.

Standby for further information.
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*UPDATE* on Union Rd working structure fire.
1:18pm- Company 1 was dispatched as 2nd due and RIT for a reported structure fire. L1 (w/5) and W1 (w/3) responded. L1 arrived on scene and per BFD SOG personnel split crews. Irons and officer began a primary search while OVM and Roof assisted W1 with getting an attack line into the Charlie side to begin fire attack. Primary and secondary searches were all clear, W1 and division 1 were able to knock down the bulk of the fire shortly after making entry. Chief 1 had command while company 9 and company 19 established water supply. Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Dept arrived to establish RIT. One Bedford fireman sustained a lacerated hand, cause of the fire is under investigation. Pictured is L1 crew and W1 crew. 
*Working Structure fire* on Union Church Road. 
Fire is contained.
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Great job 👏🏻

Initial attack on the Charlie side

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