Two Bedford firefighters were hospitalized for heat exhaustion after fighting a massive apartment blaze on Oak Creek Lane. This incident is putting a spotlight on whether our local fire department has the staffing levels and gear needed to keep crews safe on the job.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
The project budget is $3,352,072.
Firefighters and the residents they serve.
Taxpayers could see a potential increase in city spending to cover these safety upgrades.
Sgt. Michael Roberts and Officer Cory Dorsey helped save a 13-year-old girl before firefighters rescued another occupant on July 5, police said.
Police said there are two possible drowning victims.
The city is moving forward with a new fire station, selecting a construction manager to oversee the project.
The city is building a new, larger fire station to replace the outdated facility. It's a major project designed to improve emergency response and provide better working conditions for firefighters.
The city is investing over $3 million to modernize Fire Station No. 2, which will improve safety for firefighters and allow for better emergency vehicle access.
Bedford firefighters called for backup to put out the flames at an apartment complex.The Morgans Apartments on Oak Creek Lane caught fire on Monday afternoon around 3 p.m.Firefighters were evacuated from the building to attack the fire from the outsi...
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