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WORKING FIRE ON BERRYMAN ROAD

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  0829hrs- Just as Engine 1 (with four) cleared from a MVC in the 1100 block of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford Communications alerted Companies 9 (Montvale-1st due), 19 (Shady Grove-2nd due), and 1 (Bedford-RIT) to 1164 Berryman Road for a reported house on fire. With no expected response from the second due company, Engine 1 and Rescue 1 (with four) responded to fill both the second due engine and RIT role. Medic 14-9 (BCoFR) was first to arrive to find a single-story mobile home with heavy fire showing from side Alpha. With six patients suffering from smoke inhalation, command (Chief 9) requested three additional medic units to assist Medic 14-9. E-1 arrived and assumed Fire Attack Group 1 on the interior.  While conducting secondary searches, R-1 located three dogs which were secured by Animal Control. The fire was marked under control at 0859hrs. Units operating: P-9, E-1, T-9, R-1, W-9, M14-9, M-9, M-19, M-14-13, and C-3. E-1 and R-1 were both back in quarters at 1100hrs. Total Company 1 personnel: 10.

	1164 Berrymans Road
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2011 ANNUAL BANQUET

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Over 80 BFD firefighters and guests were in attendance for the Annual Awards Banquet held Saturday night at the Bedford Welcome Center. Members and guests enjoyed a dinner catered by the Ole Liberty Station before moving into the conference room for the awards ceremony. This years Firefighter of the Year award went to Assistant Chief Russell Stevens and the Prob FF of the Year went to Firefighter Stacey "Cookie" Wills. Other personnel receiving unit citations were FF/PM Curtis Marshall (Victim Save Award), FF/EMT-I John Gulatsi (EMS LifeSaving Award), FF/EMT-I Stephen Curry (EMS LifeSaving Award), FF/EMT Kevin Musgrove (EMS LifeSaving Award), and Roc Moore (EMS LifeSaving Award).

	BFD Firefighter of the Year: Asst. Chief       Russell Stevens, LifeSaving Award/Unit       Citation: FF/EMT Kevin Musgrove,       FF/EMT-I Stephen Curry, FF/EMT-I John       Gulatsi, FF/PM CJ Marshall
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VEHICLE FIRE: 3000 BLK OF EAST LYNCHBURG SALEM TRPK

Monday, January 16, 2012  1119hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 to the 5000 block of East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a reported vehicle on fire that was being towed by a wrecker. Engine 1 (with four) arrived at 1126hrs to find the vehicle detached from the wrecker with heavy smoke showing from the engine compartment. E-1's crew quickly stretched the bumper line to extinguish the fire which was marked under control at 1130hrs. R-1 (with four) returned to service just after arriving on scene. Both units were back in quarters at 1200hrs. Total Company 1 personnel:9.

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SMALL FIRE AT 1093 BRIGHTON ROAD

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  1557hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 7 (Huddleston-1st due), 10 (Saunders-2nd due), and 1 (Bedford-RIT) to 1093 Brighton Road for a reported structure fire. Rescue 1 (with six) was the second piece to arrive behind Engine 7 and assisted by conducting the primary search and  ventilating. Quick thinking by the homeowner who shut the door to the fire room as the family exited kept damage to a minimum and held the fire to one room. All searches proved negative. Rescue 1 returned to service at 1720hrs. Units operating: E-7A, R-1, P-7, R-7,T-10, L-10, T-10, W-8, T-8, and County 10. Total Company 1 personnel: 9.

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1209 WELCH ROAD: 1st DUE WORKING FIRE

Monday, January 9, 2012  2107hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-1st due), 2 (Big Island-wnd due), and 5 (Forest-RIT) to 1209 Welch Road (cross street/Forbes Mill Rd) for a reported house on fire. Engine 1 (with four) arrived at 2117hrs to find heavy fire showing from the A/B corner of a single-story private dwelling. E-1 passed command and stretched a line into the interior as Fire Attack Group 1. Rescue 1 (with six) arrived and began conducting the primary search (proved negative). Wagon 1 (with four) laid LDH into E-1 to establish a water supply from Forbes Mill Road. E-1's crew made a quick knock down and held the fire to two rooms and their contents. Units operating: E-1, R-1, W-1, T-1, P-2, T-2, R-5, Medic 1, Medic 14-1, and County 10. Total Company 1 personnel: 19.

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ENGINE 1 RUNS VEHICLE FIRE ON MONETA ROAD

Friday, January 6, 2012  1233hrs- Bedford Communications dispatched Company 1 (2nd due response) to 8334 Moneta Road for a vehicle fire. Medic 14-8, who had been on scene since the initial dispatch, advised heavy smoke was showing when they arrived. Engine 1 (with four) arrived just behind Wagon 8-2 to find heavy fire showing from the engine compartment. Medic 14-8's crew stretched a line from Wagon 8-2 to knock the fire down. E-1's crew mopped up before returning to service at 1305hrs. Total Company 1 personnel: 10.

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CO ALARM IN RESTAURANT TEMPORARILY DISRUPTS

Monday, January 2, 2012  2048hrs- Company 1 units were alerted to 1189 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (Applebees Restaurant) for the report of a carbon monoxide alarm sounding with readings of 500 parts per million. Engine 1 (with four) arrived at 2053hrs and began investigating/monitoring.  After evacuating the building,  crews located a faulty detector on an HVAC controller, causing problems with the heating unit. Ladder 1 (with six)  laddered the roof to check HVAC units and gave an all clear. With no hazards found, units took up at 2118hrs.  Total Personal 13.

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EARLY MORNING CHIMNEY FIRE

Friday, December 16, 2011  0747hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-1st due), 5 (Forest-2nd due), and 13 (Stewartsville-Chamblissburg-RIT) to 3382 Bell Town Road for smoke inside of a residence. County 1 (Jones) arrived first and established command. Engine 1 (with three) arrived next and assumed Investigation Group 1. A moderate smoke condition was found on the interior and was believed to be caused by a blocked flu/chimney fire. Ladder 1 (with six) began ventilation and laddered the roof to access the chimney. The fire was quickly extinguished with dry chemical and held to the flu without extension. Command returned RIT to service and had Pumper 5 stage in their direction of travel until Company 1 units began taking up. Units operating: E-1, L-1, W-1, P-5, Medic 6-4, Medic 14-5, and County 1. Total Company 1 personnel: 15.

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OCCUPANT JUMPS FROM 2nd STORY AT 1st DUE FIRE

Friday, December 9, 2011  0123hrs- Bedford Communications alerted Companies 1 (Bedford-1st due), 9 (Montvale-2nd due), and 5 (Forest-RIT) to 1586 Patterson Mill Road for a house on fire. Medic 14-1(BCoFR) and Command 1(Creasy) were first to arrive at 0130hrs to find a two-story wood frame private dwelling with heavy fire showing. FC-1 established command and assigned Wagon 1 (with four) to Fire Attack Group. Medic 14-1 immediately began treating the home owner who was forced to jump from a second story window before units arrived. County 10 (Witt) assumed safety while Rescue 1 (with six) began searching and throwing ground ladders. Heavy fire on the second floor was knocked down quickly but extension in walls caused a lengthy overhaul. The fire was marked under control at 0156hrs. Units operating:  W-1, R-1, P-1, T-1, U-1, C-1, P-9, T-9, R-5, Medic 14-1, Medic 14-8, and County 10. Total Company 1 personnel: 21.

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BFD LADIES AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Saturday, December 3, 2011  Company members and their families enjoyed an evening of good food and fellowship at the BFD Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Dinner, held each year after the Bedford Christmas Parade.Over 70 people were in attendance for dinner which is prepared and provided by the auxiliary. Children were treated to a visit from Santa Claus who was able to take time from his busy schedule to drop in and hand out presents. After his failed attempt to trade his sleigh for the 27 Seagrave, Santa left to return to the north pole to continue to prepare for the big day. Thanks to Bob Terry for his talents and time once again this year. The Auxiliary did an outstanding job again this year with food, decorations, and gifts. Thanks to all of those who helped make the dinner a success!

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