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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