Bedford County Fire Department

Bedford County Fire Department The Bedford County Fire Department (BCFD) proudly protects approximately 49,000 residents.

01/26/2026

There are multiple instances of vehicles sliding off area roadways this evening. As temperatures have fallen many roads have become iced over. If possible, please refrain from travel until conditions improve.

01/25/2026

* ROADS WILL BE TREACHEROUS MONDAY AND TUESDAY
* Bedford County non-emergency government offices will be closed Monday due to expected slick roads. A decision for Tuesday will be announced on Monday.
* As previously announced, Convenience Centers will remain closed Monday. A decision for Tuesday will be announced on Monday.
* Bedford County Financial Management Committee will not meet Tuesday as scheduled but will postpone its meeting by one week, and will meet a week later, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 4:15 p.m. in Suite 110 of Bedford County Business Complex, 200 Dover Street in Shelbyville.
* Always call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency
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Bedford County Highway Superintendent Mark Clanton said the bitter cold which will move in tonight will make county roads "almost impassible ... solid sheets of ice" on Monday and Tuesday, and urged citizens to stay off the roads both days.

Even county emergency services will be affected, and response times will be slower than normal as ambulance, fire, and sheriff's department crews navigate the treacherous road conditions.

Citzens are urged to follow all safety procedures regarding auxiliary heaters or other technologies to avoid the risk of fire.

The initial wave of precipitation has passed, but wind and rain tonight could conceivably affect ice-covered trees as the bitter cold sets in, and could create additional power outages.

There have been flooding problems today at locations that are susceptible to water running over the pavement. Bedford County Highway Department crews have been following the situation. Clanton said that the northwestern portion of the county has seen the greatest impact so far.

01/23/2026

In preparation for the approaching winter storm, BCFD respectfully advises residents of essential safety precautions to safeguard themselves and their families. NEVER operate generators indoors. ALWAYS position generators and equipment outdoors to ensure proper ventilation of exhaust. NEVER utilize ovens as a heating source for homes. ALWAYS switch off unattended portable heaters (gas and electric) when leaving rooms or sleeping. ALWAYS maintain a safe distance of at least 3 feet between combustible materials and heat sources, including gas fireplaces and heaters. ALWAYS install and regularly test smoke alarms and CO detectors to verify they are properly functioning.

01/20/2026

A railroad derailment near Wartrace has resulted in the evacuation of about 50 homes and may create traffic problems in the Wartrace area throughout the day today.
The derailment, which happened at about 7 a.m. today, involved four cars carrying denatured alcohol. There were no leaks. CSX Transportation, which operates the railroad line, is handling cleanup efforts, but representatives of Bedford County Emergency Medical Services, Bedford County Emergency Management Agency, Bedford County Sheriff's Office, Bedford County Fire Department, Wartrace Fire Department, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee Department of Health are on the scene.
No further evacuations are expected, and those who were evacuated should be able to return to their homes later today. No injuries have been reported; two bedridden people in the evacuation area had to be transported to safety.
The derailment happened on the side line and the main CSX line which runs through Bell Buckle, Wartrace and Normandy is clear. However, due to the work being done at the derailment site, trains on the main line will be traveling much more slowly than usual, which could result in longer-than-expected wait times at railroad crossings. Officials are urging those who do not have to be in the area to avoid it today due to traffic issues.
Bugscuffle Road remains closed due to the accident.
School buses may take alternate routes, resulting in some children being dropped off later than usual.
Denatured alcohol is ethanol, the alcohol in alcoholic beverages, which has been specially treated to make it undrinkable, so that it can be used for other purposes, for example as a fuel or solvent.

12/02/2025

PSA- On Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will be conducting Post Blast Investigation training at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy. Residents nearby TFACA may hear a series of small explosions between 11 AM and 12 PM. Residents are advised to not report explosions to 911.

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