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HOW TO AVOID HEAT EMERGENCIES Hot weather triggers a variety of medical emergencies. Heat-related incidents steadily increase during this time of year.  Even healthy people should be cautious in high temperatures. Those with respiratory and other health problems should be especially careful.  Drink extra fluids but try to avoid beverages with caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine...

Paramedics provide advanced life support through the use of medications, IV’s, oxygen, electrical defibrillation, heart monitoring and other methods. Two fully equipped rescue squads respond to various medical emergencies and injuries. The variety of emergency calls range from a simple laceration or delivery of a baby, to a cardiac arrest or severe trauma patient. This...

Fire suppression and rescue is accomplished through the effective use of personnel, specialized training and equipment. Fire officers receive extensive training in strategy and tactics, fire scene management and incident command. Firefighters are continuously training and updating firefighting skills (fire attack, search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, etc.), vehicle extrication techniques and specialized rescue skills....

Recreational fire: An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height...

AARP Online tax assistance from AARP Foundation Tax Aide is available year-round to answer your tax questions. For more information on tax aide services please contact AARP at 888-687-2277 or email taxaide@aarp.org. EITC The Cuyahoga County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition offers in-person drop off and virtual tax preparation assistance at no charge for individuals...

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a door-to-door transportation service for Bedford Residents, provided by a third party, Senior Transportation Connection. Service is available for senior citizens 60 years of age and older and can be used for medical appointments and errands such as banking, grocery shopping, etc. Service is not available to residents in...

Social Worker A licensed social worker is available to residents who need services and/or information.  Contact the Parks & Recreation Department. Request for Assistance

Chief David Nagy has been with the Bedford Fire Department since 1995. Asst. Chief Daniel Dopslaf has been with the Bedford Fire Department since 1995. The Fire Department also has six Lieutenants and twenty one firefighters. All fire fighters of the department are certified paramedics.  Paramedics are required to renew their certification with the State...