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Fire Department History

January 1, 1881 the Bedford Village Council authorized the formation of a fire department. On February 23, 1882 28 volunteer firefighters were sworn in as members of Bedford Fire Company #1. The first firehouse was located in a barn on Woodrow St. Early apparatus consisted of a hand pump and hose cart which was pulled...

Open Burn Rules

Open burning: Campfires and outdoor fireplace equipment, whether for cooking food for human consumption, pleasure, religious, , warmth, recreational, or similar purposes, if the following conditions are met: (a) They are fueled with clean seasoned firewood, natural gas or equivalent, or any clean burning fuel with emissions that are equivalent to or lower than those...

Fire Training

Training Firefighters must continually train, because many of the emergencies we are expected to respond to do not occur very often and can be very serious in nature.Lieutenant Brian Harting is responsible for Fire and Rescue Training Division of the Bedford Fire Department. There are 10 Certified State of Ohio Fire Instructors to assist in...

Finance Department

City finance department. Receipts and disbursements, financial planning and reporting, taxation, payroll and retirement, cash and investment management

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Parks & Recreation

Parks and Recreation department homepage. Information about park facilities, programs regulations, personnel, forms for park bookings, kids

Fire Department

Fire department homepage. Find information about chief, stations, personnel, fire rules and regulations

What recreation programs exist for children; how do I register?

The Parks and Recreation Department offers comprehensive youth sports programming throughout the year, as well as various special events and youth enrichment programs. The Department also offers a summer day camp filled with fun and adventure.

Who do I call about police-related non-emergencies?

You can call police dispatch at 440-232-1234. If they are unable to help you, they will find someone who can. During business hours you can also call the Records Room at 440-232-7600.

How do I get a copy of a police report?

Copies of reports are available at our Records Room window Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Records Room is closed on holidays. You may also request records by emailing the Records Room at bpdrecords@bedfordoh.gov. If you have questions the phone number for the Records Room is 440-232-7600.

How do I file a police report?

Reports can be made in person at the Police Station located at 165 Center Road. Reports can also be made by requesting an officer respond to your home or business located within the City of Bedford.

Where do I vote?

Find your voting location and district information by visiting the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website.

Do I need a permit to have an outdoor fire?

No permit is required for backyard fire pits or fire rings. Fires over 3 foot in diameter are considered bonfires and must have prior approval from the Fire Department. Commercial fire pits or fire rings are allowed as long as the following criteria are adhered to: The location of any outdoor recreational fire shall not...

How do I obtain a building permit?

The owner or the owner’s representative shall file an application in writing on a form furnished by the building department along with any required construction documents. The documents then go through a review process to obtain approval. Once the approval has been issued the building department will contact the applicant so that the permit may...

How do I pay a ticket?

Visit the BEDFORD MUNICIPAL COURT website or call 440-232-3420 for more information.

How do I pay my water bill?

Methods of Payment Water bills can be paid several ways. There is a drive up lock box in the east parking lot of City Hall where bills can be dropped in at anytime. This box is emptied daily, this is a matter of convenience for all residents especially in inclement weather. Bills can also be...

What is Bedford's tax rate?

Bedford’s tax rate starting in 2018 is 3% with 100% credit up to 2.25% credit limit of Municipal taxes paid to other Ohio communities.

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