Welcome to the Preston Volunteer Emergency Services web site. The mission of PVES to provide firefighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services to the Preston Peninsula. We could not exist without the generous support of our neighbors and visitors. Please help the dedicated volunteers and staff of PVES protect the health of the people and preserve the property in our community. Consider making a tax deductible donation to support our services by clicking the donate now button. Visit our site often for updated community information.

Volunteers, Firefighters, Board Members and EMS Staff gathered at the station in early December to celebrate the holiday season and recognize personnel who have made a

significant contribution to the community in 2012.  Jeremy Karr was named Firefighter of the year, runner up was Duane Droegemeier. EMT of the year was Duane Droegemeier.

President Dale Burton addressed the group with an update on finances, equipment, maintenance issues and goals for the coming year. The Volunteer Firefighters have provided

exceptional service to the community in 2012, responding to 423 calls as of November 30. The EMS staff has responded to 544 calls as of November 30.

PVES is very thankful to the entire community for their support this past year. And from all the staff at PVES we wish you all Happy Holidays!!!

As a result of generous grants, the PVES staff are now trained and certified for Critical care transport.

What does this mean to you??

You or a loved one may need emergency transportation services from our local hospitals

to nearby specialty facility’s in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.

With our team we can now transport a patient to these facilities by ambulance.

Preston EMS can be utilized, depending on the circumstances, in lieu of or in case, air medical

services are not available. For more info please contact Alvin Shields or Tim Pike

at  903-786-3010.

Tim Thomas was named PVES Fire Chief in July, 2012. He has been in the fire service since 1995. His fire career began in Cartwright, OK

where he was Assistant Chief,  he was responsible for staffing, fundraising, Training and working with the Corps of Engineers.

 

In May of 2005 he moved to the Locust Fire District where he served as Assistant Chief and then Chief until July of 2010. His duties there

included staffing, training, grant writing, fundraisers, Equipment records and public relations.

 

In July of 2010 he Joined PVES as a Fire Captain and Training Officer. He was certified as an Advanced Firefighter in January, 2009.

Welcome aboard to Tim!

The Boot Scootin Ball was a huge success, Thank you everyone for another great ball!!!   Visit the site at www.bootscootinball.org  for all the details.

PVES is seeking dedicated individuals interested in becoming volunteer firefighters.  Applicants must be physically able to meet the demands of firefighting and live in the PVES service area.  For more information contact Chief  Timothy Thomas at 903-786-3010 or by  email to firechief@PVES.org

This is a great opportunity to receive specialized firefighting training and serve your community.

We are pleased to announce the construction of our new PVES website. The students of the Computer Science and Robotics club at Austin College have worked hard to bring you this site in the memory of Professor Shellene Kelley.