Big Island Vol. Fire Company Inc.

Big Island Vol. Fire Company Inc. We have been in the business of protecting life and property since 1951. The Big Island Volunteer Fire Company Inc. was created, and chartered in 1951.
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This make Big Island the oldest fire department stationed in Bedford County. The first apparatus owned by the BIVFD was a 1939 Chevrolet/Oren pumper purchased from the Bedford County Board of Supervisors in 1952. However, delivery of the truck could not take delivery until the new "county pumper" could be delivered to the Bedford Fire Department. The next truck purchased, but first in service in B

ig Island was a 1934 open cab, chain driven American LaFrance pumper. The Chevrolet/Oren pumper remains in the Big Island Fire Department to this day. The American LaFrance was later sold to the Big Island paper mill. It was used as a supplemental fire system pump for years. It was eventually sold to an unknown buyer. Recently we began a process of relocating the ALF but leads dried up after narrowing it's location down to "a field somewhere near Richmond Va".

04/21/2026

🔥 WILDFIRE SAFETY MESSAGE FOR BEDFORD COUNTY RESIDENTS 🔥

Although Virginia’s 4PM Burning Law remains in effect through April 30, current dry conditions and wind continue to increase the risk for brush and wildland fires across our area.

The 4PM Burning Law allows outdoor burning between 4PM and midnight, but legal does not always mean safe. (Please note: The Town of Bedford currently has a burn ban in effect at all times.)

Before burning in Bedford County, please consider:
đź’¨ Current wind conditions
🌾 Dry grass, leaves, and brush
đźš’ Proximity to homes, woods, and structures
đź’§ Having a water source immediately available

Please help us keep our community safe by postponing outdoor burning when conditions are dry or windy. Small fires can spread rapidly and threaten homes, property, and lives in a matter of minutes.

We continue to closely monitor conditions and remain in regular communication with Virginia Department of Forestry regarding any need for additional restrictions or a local burn ban.

Thank you for doing your part to help prevent wildfires in Bedford County.

Today at 1641hr. Company 2 along with Company 1 (second due), Company 5 (RIT), Squad 2, Fire Medic 14-2, County 10, and...
04/14/2026

Today at 1641hr. Company 2 along with Company 1 (second due), Company 5 (RIT), Squad 2, Fire Medic 14-2, County 10, and Fire Marshal Office was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 11000 block of Big Island Hwy. Command 2 along with Fire Medic 14-2 arrived onscene to find the fire had been extinguished by the owner. Chief 2 disregarded all incoming units. A electrical fire had occurred in the refrigeration unit on a refrigerated trailer. Chief 2 along with Fire Medic 14-2 utilized a thermal imaging camera to check for any hot spots. Nothing was found. All units returned to service.

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04/07/2026

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⚠️ Planned Power Outage Notice ⚠️

Bedford Electric will be performing scheduled maintenance at the Penn Turpin substation on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM.

To safely remove failed equipment, the station will need to be temporarily de-energized. This outage is expected to last approximately 4 hours.

Customers impacted include those along Route 122 (Big Island Highway) from Tolley Meadow Road north to Big Island, as well as areas along US-501 (Lee Jackson Highway).

We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to improve system reliability.

04/06/2026

At 1505 hr Company 2, Squad 2, SOC and 14-2 was dispatched for a boat stranded below the dam in Big Island. Boat 2, Alpha and Bravo boat from SOC was deployed to retrieve the stranded boat. Once the boat was freed from the 1st set of rocks it hung up 2 more times before it was safely returned to the boat ramp. The water levels in this section of the James River is very low. All boats returned safely and we're returned to service.

04/05/2026
Do not burn today! Warnings have been issued!
03/22/2026

Do not burn today! Warnings have been issued!

03/17/2026

With the temperature hoovering around freezing please drive safely and watch out for possiable black ice this morning. Especially in low laying areas and bridges.

Please be weather aware tomorrow.
03/15/2026

Please be weather aware tomorrow.

Thank you all for the assistance this morning. Great work by all.
03/07/2026

Thank you all for the assistance this morning. Great work by all.

•Working Fire•

5:36 AM - Units were dispatched to the 1800 block of Charlemont Road for a reported fire in a bathroom. Chief 2 (Big Island) arrived first to find smoke showing from a single-family dwelling. Wagon 1 (w/four) was the next to arrive and by orders of command, stretched a line to the first floor as the fire attack group. A small fire in a bathroom ceiling was quickly located and extinguished with no extension or major damage. All searches proved negative. Units operating on scene: FC2, W1, T1 (w/three), E2, W2, T2, and R5. The fire is being investigated by the BCoFR Fire Marshals Office.

Great work by everyone!
02/21/2026

Great work by everyone!

This morning Company 2 responded to multiple wrecks involving black ice. Please watch out for black ice when the tempera...
02/16/2026

This morning Company 2 responded to multiple wrecks involving black ice. Please watch out for black ice when the temperature gets near freezing. This morning there was also freezing fog. The flash freeze before sunrise made driving conditions very slick.

Address

10770 Lee Jackson Hwy/PO Box 122
Big Island, VA
24526

Telephone

+14342995674

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