Bedford County

Burn Policy

Anytime you open burn call the non-emergency number to notify us of the location so that the address can be flagged and false 911 reports can be avoided. 

The number is 540-586-7827.

http://www.dof.virginia.gov/info/faqs-burning.shtml

Please take the time to watch this video.  EVERYONE GOES HOME

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vODww1qwSuE

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bedford-County-Department-of-Fire-Rescue/160295024019218?ref=ts

Also some valuable information about social media do's/don'ts:

http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/859991-Dont-get-fired-for-Facebook-10-ways-to-use-social-media-safely/

On Wednesday, November 9th the federal government will test the Emergency Alert System EAS nationwide.  The test will broadcast on local television stations at 2 p.m.  This will only be a test of the system.

Is your business in compliance with Federal and State Requirements for reporting Hazardous Materials?  Did you know that every year that some businesses are required to report chemicals and hazardous materials to the local fire department, local emergency planning committee (LEPC) and the state?  This is under the SARA Title III Program for
Section 311 - Material Safety Data Sheet Submission, & Section 312 - Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting.  If your business uses any chemicals or hazardous materials, this link is valuable!  Click here to insure that you are in compliance with regulations and that responders are prepared for potential responses to your facility:

http://www.deq.state.va.us/sara3/311312.html

To submit your reports to the local LEPC mail them to:

LEPC-Bedford

215 East Main Street

Bedford, VA 24523

The LEPC will insure copies are delivered to the appropriate fire department.

ISO information for the area can be found by contacting ISO directly their

website is www.iso.com or

you can contact them by phone at

1-800-444-4554.

Every week Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue will post a trivia question related to fire or rescue services and give Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue Volunteer Members an opportunity to WIN a GIFT CERTIFICATE to a local restaurant.  To answer the question, the participant must go to our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001958457204 and inbox "Firefighter Bedford".  The first volunteer member (not employeed by Bedford County) to answer the question right will receive a gift certificate.  Check back every week to see the new question and the name of the winner from the previous week.  Good luck!

 What are the four types of Water Pressure that are of special interest to Firefighters?

Please be sure to inbox FIREFIGHTER BEDFORD on Facebook with your answer!