Bedford Fire Department

Just after 0600hrs Company 1 was dispatched to 1126 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike Walmart for a water-flow alarm in the sprinkler system. Wagon 1 with five arrived to find the one-story commercial building with nothing showing from sides 12and 3. Wagon 1s crew advised command … [Read more...]

At approximately 1600hrs Companys 1 Bedford 8 Moneta and 5 ForestRIT were dispatched to 803 Crenshaw Street in the city for smoke coming from a private dwelling. Wagon 1with four arrived to find a two-story wood frame private dwelling with light smoke showing from side 1. County … [Read more...]

After five months of medical leave Chief Stone resumed the position as the City of Bedford Fire Chief at 0001hrs today. After being involved in a motor vehicle accident in April Chief Stone had to let time heal his broken ribs but underwent surgery to replace a torn PCL in his … [Read more...]

It is with deep sympathy that the Bedford Fire Department announces the loss of Lifetime Member Kleber Gregory. Kleber gave over thirty years of service to the department and was primarily the departments fireground photographer until the late 80s. A number of great fireground … [Read more...]

Just before 1100hrs Company 1 and Squad 1 were dispatched to the 5000 block of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a MVA with entrapment. Engine 1 with three arrived to find a flat-bed cargo truck on its side with one unresponsive trapped occupant. Engine 1s officer R. Carter had … [Read more...]

At approximately 1615hrs Company 1 was dispatched to the intersection of Forest Road and Centerville Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Engine 1 with three arrived to find two vehicles out of the roadway several injuries and one entrapment. Rescue 1 with four went … [Read more...]

At approximately 1445hrs Companys 13Stewartsville 19Shady Grove and 1BedfordRIT were dispatched to 704 Mountain Meadow Drive for a reported house fire. Engine 13 arrived to find moderate smoke coming from the house and marked it a working fire with 1305 Lt. Helms in command. With … [Read more...]

At approximately 1500hrs Companys 1 Bedford and 7 Huddleston were dispatched to 3454 Shingle Block Road for a reported house fire. Rescue 1 with six and Tanker 1with two had just cleared from Company 13s fire and were less than five minutes away from the address. Rescue 1 was … [Read more...]

Deputy Chief Zeph Cunningham responded to Pensacola Florida with his Type 2 Incident Management Team to assist with recovery and rebuilding operations after Hurricane Ivan devastated the area. Cunningham serves as Logistics Section Chief on a National Park Service All Risk … [Read more...]

At approximately 2115hrs Company 1 and Squad 1 were dispatched to the 1500blk of Kelso Mill Road for a MVA involving two vehicles and at least one person injured. Engine 1 with four arrived to find one SUV blocking the roadway and the other vehicle over the embankment. Rescue 1 … [Read more...]

Just after 1200 noon Company 1 and Squad 1 were dispatched to Monroe Street for a derailed coal car leaking diesel. Deputy Chief 1 Cunningham confused of how a coal car could leak diesel fuel asked communications to get further information if possible. Communications quickly … [Read more...]