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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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Congratulations to full member Eli Tuck for graduating from City of Roanoke Fire and Ems academy. Roanoke has a high physical and mental standard for their academy and is known as one of the toughest in the state. Eli was also awarded with the physical fitness award by the cadre staff. We are very proud of Eli. Bedford Fire Department continues a great relationship with The City of Roanoke Fire and Ems. Congratulations to all the other recruits today. You should all be proud very proud.

Pictured is Brad Creasy, Director of Fire Programs and former BFD chief, Current BFD Chief Todd Stone and some of the BFD members that also work for The City of Roanoke.
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Congratulations to full member Eli Tuck for graduating from City of Roanoke Fire and Ems academy. Roanoke has a high physical and mental standard for their academy and is known as one of the toughest in the state. Eli was also awarded with the physical fitness award by the cadre staff. We are very proud of Eli. Bedford Fire Department continues a great relationship with The City of Roanoke Fire and Ems. Congratulations to all the other recruits today. You should all be proud very proud.
Pictured is Brad Creasy, Director of Fire Programs and former BFD chief, Current BFD Chief Todd Stone and some of the BFD members that also work for The City of Roanoke.
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Congratulations Eli Tuck you deserve it. Good luck in your career.

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Bedford Fire Department

2 weeks ago

Bedford Fire Department

Coming soon to the B.F.D Store. The new Rescue 1 shirt, walk-Ins welcome! Tee Shirts $25.00 each, all proceeds help the Bedford Fire Department with Training and Equipment needs. ...

Coming soon to the B.F.D Store. The new Rescue 1 shirt, walk-Ins welcome! Tee Shirts $25.00 each, all proceeds help the Bedford Fire Department with Training and Equipment needs.
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Where can I purchase this?

Looking awesome

What sizes will you have

Can the shirt be shipped

We need toddler sizes !

Thomas Patrick Benson

NICE!!!

I need to upgrade my Bedford shirts - after 15 years they are looking a bit sad

Seth Emerick

Put a link on the page when the shirts are available.

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Bedford Fire Department

2 weeks ago

Bedford Fire Department

Memory lane Monday. 14 years ago today The Old Liberty Station sustain heavy damage from a fire that consumed a large portion of the building. “The Station” is a staple of Bedford and is one of our favorite places to visit and eat as a group. The owners and staff always treated us well, but after the fire we now feel like family. We are thankful no one was hurt and the overall support from outside agencies was tremendous that day.

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Memory lane Monday. 14 years ago today The Old Liberty Station sustain heavy damage from a fire that consumed a large portion of the building. “The Station” is a staple of Bedford and is one of our favorite places to visit and eat as a group. The owners and staff always treated us well, but after the fire we now feel like family. We are thankful no one was hurt and the overall support from outside agencies was tremendous that day. 
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Iconic place to eat!It was a great save by all and great rebuild!

Jonathan Craft

Bedford was lucky y'all weren't that far away!

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Bedford Fire Department

3 weeks ago

Bedford Fire Department

Tonight we gathered to have a small members only cookout to help remember and celebrate the amazing rescues and courage that were on display this day many years ago. Although we mourn for everyone lost, today is still the greatest Fire Department Rescue story in history. Thousands of lives were saved by brave first responders sacrificing themselves for the greater good. We will never forget what today means.

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Tonight we gathered to have a small members only cookout to help remember and celebrate the amazing rescues and courage that were on display this day many years ago. Although we mourn for everyone lost, today is still the greatest Fire Department Rescue story in history. Thousands of lives were saved by brave first responders sacrificing themselves for the greater good. We will never forget what today means. 
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Thanks to each and every one of you that sacrifice your life daily. You are greatly appreciated. Never forget all the heroes that lost their lives that day.

Thank you all for your service to our community.❤️💙

Thank you all for your service to our community. And all the sacrifices you all have daily. Thank you ❤️

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Lest We Forget 343
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Lest We Forget 343
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Bedford Fire Department
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Bedford, VA 24523

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