9/13/2011
741 Northfield Rd. Housefire
Shortly after 1:00pm this afternoon firefighters responded to a reported housefire on Northfield Rd.  Upon arrival crews noted smoke coming from the front door of the house.  Firefighters from Bedford, Maple Heights and Oakwood Village were able to quickly extinguish the fire which started in the kitchen.

One person was transported to the hosiptal to be treated for smoke inhalation.  There were no firefighter injuries.

9/11/2011
Bedford Firefighters vow to "Never Forget"

It was a somber day at the BFD.  On the 10th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks leveled against the United States Bedford Firefighters observed multiple moments of silence to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that day.  One Bedford Firefighter, Mike Millet, operated at the World Trade Center Site in the days following the tragedy.  Please click on the link for additional information on Mike's service ten years ago. 

9/7/2011
Numerous Agencies Operate at Confined Space Drill
Firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department, members of the regional Hillcrest Technical Rescue Team and employees of Ben Venue Labs spent three days this week preparing for a confined space emergency.  The drill was held at Ben Venue Labs and was intended to simulate a confined space rescue.  These types of rescues are among the most complex rescuers may be faced with.  Successful outcomes are dependent upon multiple agencies working  together. 

9/3/2011
Day of Caring
Bedford Firefighters took time from their busy schedule to participate in Nature Stone's First Annual Day of Caring.  Attendees had an opportunity to talk with firefighters about numerous fire safety issues.  Participants received an up close tour of some of the department's fire and rescue equipment.  

7/23/2011
Bedford Firefighters Assist with Fire at School
Firefighters from Bedford responded to a report of heavy smoke coming from the newly constructed Stafford School in Maple Heights early this morning.  The incident was brought under control within an hour.  There were no firefighter injuries reported.

7/12/2011
Multiple Vehicles Damaged in Fire
Bedford firefighters responded this evening to a report of a vehicle fire in the lot at Lally Chevrolet.  Firefighters battled six  vehicle fires simultaneously.  Fire spread from the vehicle of origin and caught five other vehicles on fire.  The incident is under investigation.