The Bedford Fire Department will be hosting a tactical thermal imaging training course. The course is being taught by Insight Fire Training and will be held on January 18-19, 2020. Please see the attached flyer for more information about the course and how to sign up.

REGIONAL PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN – COMMUNITY INPUT NEEDEDHas your home, business, or community been impacted or damaged by a natural hazard?  The Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) is working with area communities to develop a pre-disaster plan, or Hazard Mitigation Plan, to establish strategies ahead of natural disasters to lessen the overall impact and vulnerability to individuals, families, businesses and property in our region.  Community Inp...

It is important for residents to be aware of an increase in fire danger due to the current lack of rainfall and subsequent limited available moisture in much of our community. Please see the attached announcement for more information. If you have any questions you can e-mail us at info@bcofr.com or contact us at 540-587-0700.

This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zytel black plastic valves.  The recalled extinguishers are red, white, or silver and are either ABC or BC rated.  The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate.  Manufacture dates included in the recall are July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014.  A 10-digit date code is stamped on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom.  Digits five through nine represent the day and year of man...

Reserve 9-1-1 for Emergency CALLS ONLY!  Everytime there is a storm we have folks call 9-1-1 to report their power outage make sure to keep these numbers handy and refrain from calling 9-1-1 unless there is an emergency involving life and property.  AEPs number is 800-956-4237, Southside Electric is 800-552-2118 and the Town of Bedford electric is 540-587-6071