Bedford Life Saving Crew

The Bedford Life Saving Crew serves Bedford City and portions of Bedford County, VA. Within this area is a significant population of non-English speaking residents. We have added a language translation tool to our website. Readers of other languages can select their native language from the national flag icons at the top of the far […]

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Each year members of the Bedford Life Saving Crew nominate fellow members for Crew Member of the Year and Rookie of the Year. This recognition by peers is a testimony to the professionalism, quality, and performance of those who receive the awards. This
year’s winners are Shannon Walker as […]

The Bedford Life Saving Crew recognizes Jennifer Overstreet as the Crew Member of The Quarter for Oct-Dec, 2008. Each year Squad 1 holds a Christmas dinner that gives the members and their families a chance to relax and celebrate the teamwork and association they have with each other. Jen went over and above all expectations […]

The Bedford Life Saving Crew’s store is open with t-shirts, mugs and gifts featuring our patch logo. These are high quality items that give you the opportunity to show your support for our all volunteer service we provide to Bedford City and surrounding areas of Bedford County. A portion […]

Medic 1-3 pulling out of the crew hall in Bedford City at night.
Note: The floating YouTube menu at the bottom of the video screen will offer similar videos. Some of which do not originate from the Bedford Life Saving Crew.

Medic 1-2 responding ALS staffed to a call for an unresponsive, possibly not breathing patient in Bedford County. While traveling north on RT 43, a tractor trailer apparently responded to the approaching lights and sirens by coming to a complete stop on a blind curve!

… What this means to you, your family and the Bedford Life Saving Crew.
A D.N.R. is a “Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order” that is written and signed by a physician for a particular patient. These orders are specific to cardiac or respiratory arrest and specific treatments for those events. One of the most important aspects […]

On July 8, 2008, The Bedford Life Saving and First Aid Crew will have served the citizens of the City of Bedford and the surrounding areas of Bedford County for 65 years! We have been able to do so through the decades thanks to the talents, training, and professionalism of the volunteers who are […]