News Archive
2008 News
- 2/20/08: 2007 call statistics released
- 1/26/08: New year proving to be a busy one for the department
- 1/19/08: Dispatcher helps rescue youths lost in swamp
- 1/18/08: Chief MacCaffrie retires after 32 years of service
- 1/15/08: The 2008 outdoor burning season is now open
2007 News
- 12/3/07: Three alarm fire damages historic house during snowstorm
- 9/8/07: New rescue pumper delivered and placed in service as Engine 3
- 9/4/07: Motor vehicle crash results in lengthy extrication
- 8/4/07: Photo gallery updated with several new picture sets
- 8/1/07: Apartment fire contained quickly by fast actions of firefighters
- 3/27/07: Fire Prevention Office information expanded
- 2/27/07: Comparison of firefighting in Bedford, 1966-2006
- 2/22/07: Busiest year in department history highlighted in newspaper
- 2/19/07: Rush hour car fire quickly extinguished
- 1/6/07: Preliminary 2006 call statistics released
- 1/3/07: The 2007 outdoor burning season begins January 15
2006 News
- 11/29/06: Toys for Tots donations will be accepted until December 18
- 11/28/06: Tips available to help your family have a safe holiday season
- 9/26/06: Open house scheduled during Fire Prevention Week
- 9/19/06: Contract for new rescue pumper awarded to Pierce
- 9/6/06: Car fire prevented from spreading to nearby home
- 8/22/06: Fast response limits damage by two-alarm fire, saves residences
- 7/31/06: New rescue pumper to be put out to bid
- 7/21/06: Liberty Road fire determined to be arson; reward announced
- 7/1/06: One retirement, two promotions, and five new firefighters
- 6/29/06: Laptop with military veterans' information recovered
- 5/28/06: Summer BBQ safety tips available for a safe grilling season
- 5/9/06: Avian (bird) flu information now available online
- 5/4/06: New ambulance delivered and placed in service as Rescue 2
- 4/13/06: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week article
- 4/12/06: Three-alarm fire destroys new home
- 4/1/06: Fire Prevention permit fees revised
- 2/18/06: Gasoline tanker rolls at station; large spill contained
- 2/15/06: New carbon monoxide detector law to take effect March 31
- 1/11/06: Final 2005 call statistics released
2005 News
- 12/10/05: 2006 Permit burning season begins January 15
- 12/1/05: Busy month ends with ten fires
- 11/7/05: Man rescued from single-alarm fire, residence saved
- 7/25/05: Porch fire quickly contained, prevented from reaching residence
- 7/15/05: Two building fires in one afternoon
- 4/7/05: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week article
- 3/31/05: Equipment and training grant article
- 3/21/05: New additions to photo gallery
- 1/13/05: Final 2004 call statistics released
2004 News
- 12/12/04: Winter Holiday Safety Tips
- 11/20/04: Live burn training
- 10/25/04: Community Appreciation Night dinner
- 7/23/04: Structural collapse training
- 5/16/04: Trench rescue training completed
- 4/1/04: Fire Prevention permit fees revised
- 2/12/04: Final 2003 call statistics released
- 1/24/04: Airplane crash on Dudley Road
- 1/10/04: Roof fire on Overlook Drive
2003 News
- 12/18/03: Bedford Fire Department and Nextel participate in Toys for Tots program
- 11/6/03: Group 1 completes confined space rescue training
- 10/31/03: Bedford Fire Department receives $74,000 Homeland Security grant
- 10/11/03: Three alarm fire at Ashby Place
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