Bedford Fire Department

Headquarters, Station 1: 1900 H Street, Bedford, IN 47421
Northside, Station 2: 502 Lincoln Ave, Bedford, IN 47421
Englewood, Station 3: 2415 29th Street, Bedford, IN 47421

Non-Emergency #: 812-275-4544

In an emergency dial 911

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Bedford Fire Department Mission

Our mission is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Bedford, Indiana. We will diligently provide the best possible service and we will strive for excellence with our prompt response in state of the art fire trucks, teamwork, compassion, and continued education and training in Fire, Rescue, and Inspection.

Need a Commercial or Residential Permit for Burning?

Review Bedford Open Burn Ordinance

If your open burn plans fall outside of the open burn ordinance, you must apply for a variance instead of a burn permit.

Apply for permit to burn

Education & Safety

Bedford Fire Prevention Coordinator

Shane Nolan 812-275-4544

Fire Safety for Kids

Visit sparky.org for tons of fire safety themed videos, games, activities, print-outs, and more!

You can also check out sparkyschoolhouse.org for resources for parents and educators teaching fire safety.

Fire Prevention Week
October 5-11, 2025

This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.

Find education materials, toolkits, and more at NFPA.org

Need a Fire Inspection?

Businesses can use the form below to request code enforcement review by the Bedford Fire Inspector.

Fire Department Leadership

Luke Pinnick

Fire Chief

lpinnick@bedford.in.gov

Jason Stigall

Deputy Chief

jstigall@bedford.in.gov

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Bedford FD Apparatus

Engine One

Rescue One

2024 F-550

Ladder One

Ferrara Inferno 100'

Brush One

2017 Chevrolet 2500

Engine Two

2018 E-One

Engine Three

2011 E-One