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You may notice our Fire Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Normally we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water, the process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain...

Hydrant flushing will begin September 5, 2023. Hydrant Flushing and Waterline Maintenance You may notice our Fire Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Normally we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water,...

Portable outdoor fireplace:  A portable, outdoor, solid-fuel-burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening in the top.   A portable outdoor fireplace shall not...

Bonfire:  An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes. Requires a permit from the fire department and EPA.

In an emergency within the City of Bedford, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately from any wired or wireless phone. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the Bedford Fire & Rescue Department, or Bedford Police. Call 911 if: There is a fire Motor vehicle accident with injuries A victim...

BFD provides inspections for commercial businesses, daycares and foster homes. Our goal is to assist the state in approving more safe homes to help in the foster care system. We are continually working towards keeping our local businesses clean, safe and up to code. Some task to accomplish this include: 1) Inspect buildings to locate hazardous...

The City of Bedford Fire Department offers American Heart Association courses to its residents and businesses. These courses are currently taught using the AHA’s HeartCode (see below) format. Please contact the Bedford Fire Department with questions or to schedule any of the following classes: CPR This course trains participants to give CPR and use and...

The Bedford Fire Department provides child car seat installation and safety check services to the community. A Child Restraint Technician will correctly install and inspect the installation of child car seats. A Child Restraint Technician (CRT) is certified by the Greater Cleveland Safe Kids/Safe Communities Coalition. They utilize safety training standards developed by the National...

The Bedford Fire Department strives to insure that no resident in the community is without an operating smoke detector. The Smoke Detector Program is designed so that Bedford residents who have no smoke detectors in their homes can contact the department in order to obtain a detector. Individuals will only need to provide proof of...

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...

Hydrant flushing will begin September 6, 2022. Hydrant Flushing and Waterline Maintenance You may notice our Fire Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Normally we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water,...

HYDRANT METER A fire hydrant meter is used to temporarily draw water from a public hydrant for purposes like construction, dust control, or landscaping. It accurately measures water use, ensures proper billing, and helps prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, it protects the public water system from potential hazards such as contamination or backflow by requiring approved...

Chipper service will be the week of June 6. You must call the Service Department at 440-735-6583 and your address will be placed on a list for pick up.  All items need to be on the curb and called into the Service Department before the start of brush pick up  for the month.  We will...

Chipper service will be the week of May 2 You must call the Service Department at 440-735-6583 and your address will be placed on a list for pick up.  All items need to be on the curb and called into the Service Department before the start of brush pick up  for the month.  We will...

Brush and Branch Collection – Branch collection will be the weeks of April 4, May 2,  June 6,  July 5, August 1, September 6 and October 3, 2022. All items need to be on the curb and called into the Service Department before the start of brush pick up day.  Place branches on tree lawn with cut end...

When snow accumulations exceed two inches, a parking ban is put into effect. No parking on any city streets. It is the property owner's responsibility to clear snow from the sidewalk. In addition, we request residents clear fire hydrants in front of their homes. When having your driveway and sidewalks cleared of snow, all snow...

When snow accumulations exceed two inches, a parking ban is put into effect. No parking on any city streets. It is the property owner's responsibility to clear snow from the sidewalk. In addition, we request residents clear fire hydrants in front of their homes. When having your driveway and sidewalks cleared of snow, all snow...

When snow accumulations exceed two inches, a parking ban is put into effect. No parking on any city streets. It is the property owner's responsibility to clear snow from the sidewalk. In addition, we request residents clear fire hydrants in front of their homes. When having your driveway and sidewalks cleared of snow, all snow...

October is the last month for chipper service. Chipper service is the week of October 4 through October 8. You must call the Service Department at 440-735-6583 and your address will be placed on a list for pick up.  All items need to be on the curb and called into the Service Department before the...

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