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TOO TALL

 October 24, 2016

pMany Bedford residence travel under this railroad bridge located on Bedford Avenue in the Town. At the request of the Town of Bedford Police Department requested Company 1 to respond for a truck stuck under the bridge. Rescue 1 with six 6 arrived to find a large box truck wedged … [Read more...]

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HAPPY 4TH

 October 24, 2016

pWe would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.brp … [Read more...]

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TRUCK VS HOUSE

 October 24, 2016

pBedford communications alerted Company 5 Forest BCoFR Medic 14-5 and Special Operations Command SOC to Campbell County for the reports of a logging truck into a residential structure. Rescue 1 with six responded as the SOC piece. Once units arrived on the scene it was determined … [Read more...]

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RIT AND EXTRA ENGINE

 October 24, 2016

pAt approximately 2015hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 8 Moneta 1st due Company 13 Stewartsville 2nd due and Company 1 Bedford RIT to Route 24 for the report of a residential structure fire. At the request of the 1st due Company an extra engine from Company 1 was … [Read more...]

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MOTORCYCLE MVC

 October 24, 2016

pAt 1636hrs Company 1 and BCoFR Medic 14-8 was dispatched to the 2300blk of East Lynchburg Salem Trpk. for multiple reports of a single motorcycle accident with two patients. E1 with four 4 Rescue 1 with six 6 and Brush 1 with two 2 responded. While en-route Bedford … [Read more...]

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BLUE RIDGE RESCUE

 October 24, 2016

pAt approximately 1400hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 along with BCoFR Medic 14-1 to the Blue Ridge Parkway for the report of an adult male down on a trail with an obvious broken leg. Utility 1 with four personnel responded with the Remote Access Trailer along with … [Read more...]

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AUGUST DRILL

 October 24, 2016

pThe first of two monthly drills in the month of August consisted of operating on a flat roof. This simulator was constructed by members of the Department by using an old conex trailer that was donated to the Department. 23 members attended this drill and got hands on training on … [Read more...]

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ENTRAPMENT ON BYPASS

 October 24, 2016

At 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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GARDEN STYLE APARTMENT FIRE

 October 19, 2016

Companies 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 … [Read more...]

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HIGH WINDS IN AREA

 September 30, 2016

For 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. … [Read more...]

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EARLY MORNING ENTRAPMENT

 September 26, 2016

Bedford 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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LARGE AREA SEARCH DRILL

 September 22, 2016

Company 1's second drill for the Month of September  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 … [Read more...]

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TOO TALL

 September 14, 2016

Many Bedford residence travel under this railroad bridge located on Bedford Avenue in the Town. At the request of the Town of Bedford Police Department requested Company 1 to respond for a truck stuck under the bridge. Rescue 1 with six (6) arrived to find a large box truck … [Read more...]

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WORKING FIRE IN NORTHSIDE

 June 29, 2016

p06252016 - 1629hrs Bedford Communications alerted Company 2 Big Island first due Company 3 Boonsboro second due and Company 1 Bedford RIT to the 1000blk of Merrimac Lane for the report of a residentual structure fire. Rescue 1 with 6 and was second to arrive on scene to find a … [Read more...]

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SECOND WORKER

 June 24, 2016

p06232016 The second working fire was alerted by Bedford Communications at 1013hrs for the report of a residential fire at 3639 Patterson Mill Road which brought Company 9 second due and Company 13 RIT. Engine 1 was first to arrive to find a one story residential with a basement … [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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4 days ago

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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 incidentâ–«wee.so/huhtz .

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4 days ago

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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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Bedford Fire Department

1 week ago

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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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