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Bedford, VA

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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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VEHICLE FIRE: WEST LYNCHBURG SALEM TURNPIKE

 January 27, 2015

nbsp1356hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 to the 1000 block of West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a reported vehicle fire. Wagon 1 with four arrived at 1400hrs to find smoke showing from a small box van along with a county code enforcement officer who had stopped to … [Read more...]

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UPDATE TO MVC WITH SUBJECT PINNED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE

 January 27, 2015

We have recently learned of another successful outcome for a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 5th when his vehicle rolled several times ejecting him and pinning him underneath the vehicle. Using hydraulic tools air bags and cribbing BFD firefighters … [Read more...]

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107th AWARDS BANQUET

 January 18, 2015

Over ninety BFDnbspfirefighters and guests gathered at the Bedford Columns Conference Center for the departments 107th annual awards banquet. nbspDinner was catered by the Ole Liberty Station and began at 630 p.m. The awards ceremony followed at 730 p.m. where the following … [Read more...]

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BRUSH TRUCK CREWS ASSIST LOCAL AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS SEARCH FOR LYONS SISTERS

 January 18, 2015

pFor the past four days BFD units have assisted the FBI Evidence Recovery Team and the Bedford County Sheriffs Office in their search for two sisters who were murdered nearly forty years ago. nbspRecent information has led federal officials to the area of Taylors Mountain in … [Read more...]

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1st DUE WORKING FIRE-4463 FOREST ROAD

 December 22, 2014

0915hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companys 1 Bedford-1st due and 5 2nd due RIT to 4463 Forest Road for reported house on fire. Chief 1 arrived to find smoke showing from the eves of a single-story wood frame private dwelling marking it a working fire and establishing … [Read more...]

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ANNUAL COMPANY CHRISTMAS DINNER

 December 7, 2014

pThe Bedford Fire Department held its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday night after a very wet and short parade. The Ladies Auxiliary did an outstanding job with dinner again this year andnbspall who attended enjoyed a great dinner and good fellowship.nbspThe children … [Read more...]

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FIRST DUE WORKING FIRE: 3182 PEAKS ROAD

 November 28, 2014

p2251hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companys 1 Bedford-1st due 9 Montvale-2nd due and 5 Forest-RIT to 3182 Peaks Road for a reported structure fire.nbsp Wagon 1 with four arrived to find a mobile home with heavy fire showing throughout. W-1s officer established command while … [Read more...]

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WORKING FIRE: 2059 WILSON CHURCH ROAD

 November 15, 2014

p1520hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 8 Moneta-1st due 7 Huddleston-2nd due and 1 Bedford-RIT to 2059 Wilson Church Road for a reported house on fire. With its rural location and Rescue 1 O.O.S. Tanker 1 operating as W-1 with sixnbspresponded as the RIT. With limited … [Read more...]

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COMPANY 1 OPERATES ON SMALL FIRE IN SHADY GROVE

 November 7, 2014

strongstrongp1415hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 19 Shady Grove-1st due 9 Montvale-2nd due and 13 Stewartsville-Chamblissburg-RIT to Shadelawn Drive for a reported porch on fire. nbspWith limited staffing Company 1 was added for manpower. Tanker 1 running as W1 with … [Read more...]

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LANKFORD MILL ROAD: VEHICLE FIRE

 October 29, 2014

p1350hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 to the 2200 block of Lankford Mill Road for a reported vehcle fire. Engine 1 with three and Brush 1 with two arrived together at 1358hrs to findnbspfire showing from a truck. Engine 1 quicklynbspextinguishednbspthe fire and … [Read more...]

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MULTIPLE INJURIES AT FOREST ROAD MVC

 October 29, 2014

p1230hrs-nbspBedford Communications alerted Company 1 and Squads 1 BLSCnbspand 6 Goode to the intersection ofnbspForest Road and Goode Station Road fornbspa reported MVC involving multiple vehicles withnbspmultiple injuries. Enginenbsp1 with three arrived at 1239hrs to find … [Read more...]

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2735 LIZARD RIDGE: VEHICLE FIRE

 October 23, 2014

pThe seventh run of the day came in at 1513hrs to 2735 Lizard Ridge Road fornbspa reported vehicle fire. Wagon 1 with four and Engine 1 withnbspfournbspmarkednbspon scene at 1523hrs to find one truck with fire showing. With high windsnbspand dry conditions Brush 1nbspwith two … [Read more...]

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SECOND WORKING FIRE IN TWELVE HOURS

 October 6, 2014

p1130hrs- Companies 1 5 and 8nbspresponded to a reported house fire at 1429 Jefferson Terrace. Wagon 1 with three was first to arrive to find moderate smoke showing from a two-story wood frame privatenbspdwelling.nbsp W1 stretched a line into the interior as the fire attack group … [Read more...]

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FEMA AWARDS THE BFD ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT

 September 5, 2014

pThe Bedford Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the 2013 FEMAnbspAssistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of 168000.nbsp This grant will allow the BFDnbspto replace thirty 30 self contained breathing apparatus SCBAnbspand sixty 60 air … [Read more...]

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LIFETIME MEMBERS RECEIVE WATCHES DURING RECOGNITION DINNER

 August 14, 2014

pTen BFDnbsplifetime members attended an appreciation dinner before thenbspAugust business meeting where they received a department watch and lithograph of the fire station in appreciation of their service and contributions to the department. Twenty-seven members were in … [Read more...]

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1746hrs - Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 (Bedford) First Due, Company 5 (Forest) Second Due and RIT, Medic 14-1 and County 10 (EMS Supervisor) to the 500blk of South Street located in the Town of Bedford for the report of a structure fire. E1 (with four) arrived on scene two minutes later to find a single story residential structure with heavy smoke showing from the Alpha Side. Hoarding conditions prevented Ladder 1 (with six) from completing their primary search quickly and made interior operations even more dangerous than normal. Command marked the fire under control 1825hrs. One occupant from the home was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital with smoke inhalation. The Bedford County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause. ... See MoreSee Less

1746hrs - Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 (Bedford) First Due, Company 5 (Forest) Second Due and RIT, Medic 14-1 and County 10 (EMS Supervisor) to the 500blk of South Street located in the Town of Bedford for the report of a structure fire. E1 (with four) arrived on scene two minutes later to find a single story residential structure with heavy smoke showing from the Alpha Side. Hoarding conditions prevented Ladder 1 (with six) from completing their primary search quickly and made interior operations even more dangerous than normal. Command marked the fire under control 1825hrs. One occupant from the home was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital with smoke inhalation. The Bedford County Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause.
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Thankful that everyone made it alive. And thankful for the quick response time.

Sorry to see this...praying for the family

Prayers sent

Is this Rob's house?

Kim D. Laverty and Sue Holdren.

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1722hrs: Company 1 along with Medic 14-1 and County 10 were dispatched to Independence Blvd. for the report of a single vehicle accident with multiple injuries. A total of three patients were transported from the scene to Bedford Memorial Hospital and Roanoke Memorial with serious injuries. All Company 1 units cleared the scene at 1925hrs. Bedford Police Department is investigating this incident. ... See MoreSee Less

1722hrs: Company 1 along with Medic 14-1 and County 10 were dispatched to Independence Blvd. for the report of a single vehicle accident with multiple injuries. A total of three patients were transported from the scene to Bedford Memorial Hospital and Roanoke Memorial with serious injuries. All Company 1 units cleared the scene at 1925hrs. Bedford Police Department is investigating this incident.
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So sad...praying for the family especially the kids❤️❤️❤️

Praying for this family and loved ones keep the kids up in prayer also hope they are ok

Prayers for the family & her children may GOD comfort them in this difficult time! +++

Thanks for all off yr prayers my s9n and his sister is doing f8ne Thank god

So sad hope they all survive...

Prayers for the family 🙏🏻

Prayers for all involved

Scary prayers to everyone 💜

Prayers for all

Prayers just terrible.

Prayers..so very sad

Lots of prayers for everyone and once the family decides to release the names then it will be announced

Praying for these people and their families

Prayers for all

My Lord PLEASE Cover and keep those Babies, and ALL left to grieve such a TREMENDOUS loss. In JESUS name!

Prayers for all

Praying for all involved

Praying for the family

Prayers ❤️🙏❤️

Prayers for all

Prayers♡♡♡

Praying for the family

Many prayers..

Praying 🙏 For This Family

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 🙏

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Month in Review: November 2019. 93 Calls of Service. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for your service?!

Thanks for all you do !

Thanks for yall service

Yes Thanks for all Ya'lls service. God bless y'all.

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Monthly Calls

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TTL1,042
Jan111
Feb74
Mar94
Apr101
May78
Jun84
Jul77
Aug86
Sep63
Oct111
Nov70
Dec93

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Bedford Fire Department
315 Bedford Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523

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