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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 conflagrations.

This month the dedicated members of the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department were able to share their vast knowledge of all things fire-safety related with the littlest in our community.  They took time out of their schedules (sometimes that means time off work, or away from their own family, sometimes it just means they had to put off consuming their carefully prepared lunch of chicken flavored cup-o-noodles) to head round to the local institutions of education for the edification of our young people. The cup-o-noodles was probably cold by the time they got back.  It’s ok.  That’s why they make microwave ovens.

Children at Bedford Primary, Bedford Elementary, Otter River Elementary, Bedford Baptist Preschool and a group of homeschoolers were all properly educated on the basics of fire safety.

Featured Events of the program were:

*Stop, Drop and Roll- demonstrated ably by the fine men and women of the department.  Re-enacted gleefully by children everywhere.

*Every Second Counts, Plan two ways out- in other words, have an escape plan, make sure you have at least two. It’s always good to know your exits.  Just ask anyone who has ever been trapped by their over-sharing relative at the family reunion. No one ever needs that much information about bunions.

Swag was given out. A puzzle that took me an embarrassingly long time to put together that shares the basics tenants of fire safety. I never said I was particularly gifted in puzzles. Also a handy sack.  Good for emergency overnights at grandma’s house, or snacks at the soccer game, or all the crayons left on the table after your make your family escape plan and go over it with your kids.

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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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