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Bedford County Obtains StormReady® Designation
County officials had to complete a StormReady checklist from the National Weather Service
08/13/2024 9:19 AM
Swiftwater Rescue Team Activated for Regional Deployment
Nine team members will be on call at the Forest Fire Department for the next 48 hours
08/08/2024 9:55 AM
Prepping for Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby
Residents encouraged to heed local warnings and be careful on roadways
08/07/2024 4:51 PM
Chief Blankenship Announces Fire & Rescue Promotion
Lt. Wilkerson has been promoted to Captain, effective Aug. 1, 2024
07/15/2024 2:21 PM
Severe Weather Preparedness Educational Sessions
Scheduled for July and August at four local library branches
07/10/2024 5:40 PM
Residents Strongly Encouraged to Avoid Home Fireworks
Due to extremely dry conditions across the region and risk for injury
07/02/2024 11:58 AM
24 Students Complete Recent Fire & Rescue Courses
Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad applauded for their support
06/07/2024 3:09 PM
Registration open for Fall 2024 EMT Class
The hybrid course starts August 6 and will end the week of Thanksgiving
06/03/2024 3:16 PM
Virginia 4 p.m. Burning Law Ends
Fire Marshal Leo George, III, shares some of the questions you should ask yourself before starting an outdoor fire
05/01/2024 3:04 PM
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Do you know the F.A.S.T. warning signs that help spot a stroke?
04/23/2024 2:32 PM
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend
Remember to change your clocks and your smoke alarm batteries
03/07/2024 3:41 PM
High Number of 911 Calls Reporting Cell Phone Issues
911 should be used for emergencies only
02/22/2024 9:36 AM
Statewide 4 p.m. Burning Law Begins Thursday, Feb. 15
Open-air burning before 4 p.m. is prohibited in certain conditions
02/12/2024 3:49 PM
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Important information as we recognize American Heart Month
02/02/2024 2:57 PM
Winter Warming Shelter Open Through March
Located at 112 Center Street in Bedford
01/11/2024 1:07 PM
Fire Officials Educate Public on How to Burn Outdoors Safely
Pay attention to weather and burn away from homes/outbuildings
12/11/2023 4:23 PM
Outdoor Burning Ban Extended Through Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Due to weather forecast in next couple of days
12/07/2023 4:22 PM
Local First Responders Monitor Control Lines Around Wildfire
Fire & Rescue Chief shares information at local media briefing
11/18/2023 2:36 PM
Wildfire Produces Heavy Smoke in North/East Bedford County
Residents should not call 911 unless a brush fire is evident
11/14/2023 9:55 AM
Bedford County Issues County-Wide Ban on Outdoor Burning
Ban is effective immediately and includes the Town of Bedford
11/07/2023 3:53 PM