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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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FIRST DUE GARAGE FIRE

 October 27, 2016

0548hrs 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 200'x400' detached … [Read more...]

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ENTRAPMENT ON BYPASS

 October 25, 2016

pAt 2100hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 and BCoFR Medic 14-1 to Route 460 bypass at the Route 43 overpass for a two vehicle accident with roll over and personal injuries. Engine 1 with four along with Rescue 1 with six and Brush 1 with two responded to the scene. … [Read more...]

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EARLY MORNING ENTRAPMENT

 October 24, 2016

pBedford 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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GARDEN STYLE APARTMENT FIRE

 October 24, 2016

pCompanies 5 first due Forest Company 12 second due Brookville Timberlake and Company 1 RIT Bedford were dispatched to the 1200blk of Homestead Garden Court for multiple reports of a deck on fire that has extended into an apartment. Engine 1 was on the air and responded with four … [Read more...]

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HIGH WINDS IN AREA

 October 24, 2016

pFor 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. brp … [Read more...]

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LARGE AREA SEARCH DRILL

 October 24, 2016

pCompany 1s second drill for the Month of Septembernbsp 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 charged … [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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