Category: Message from the Captain

A Great Loss to the Crew and the Community »

The Bedford Life Saving Crew—in fact, the entire community we serve—lost a valuable member on June 5th to heart disease. Ivan Lowery, 73, was a dedicated member of Squad 1. His contributions helping to save lives and bring comfort to those in medical or traumatic distress will be missed. Ivan was one of [...]

From the Captain: Stay Cool! »

Now that the summer is here for real, make sure you are watching out for you and your loved ones. Please make sure you wear plenty of sunscreen when you will be out in the sun for long periods of time. Skin Cancer is easy to protect yourself from with a little bit of sunscreen. [...]

Squad 1 Members Receive Countywide Recognition »

Each year Bedford County Fire and Rescue honors the men and women who serve in EMS and fire with outstanding levels of dedication and performance. The awards ceremony was held in April and the Bedford Life Saving Crew is proud to have several of its members as awards recipients.
 
Volunteer EMS providers face the daily challenge [...]

It Takes People. It Takes You. »

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 [...]