Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, Inc. (PVES) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that is in Pottsboro, Grayson County, Texas. PVES brings fire protection to Preston Peninsula, a rural community bordering Lake Texoma, and emergency medical treatment and transportation of the ill and injured to Preston Peninsula, City of Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport, and the Locust Community, also on Lake Texoma.

History

PVES was established in 1969 as a fully volunteer fire protection and EMS service in 1969. Fire protection and EMS treatment and transportation was delivered at no charge to those who called for assistance. It operated as such, funded by community donations, fundraising activities and grant awards until the early 1990s. At that time the Grayson County Commissioners Court began to distribute a small subsidy to fire and EMS agencies contracted throughout Grayson County.

Mission

Our mission is to Provide Very Excellent fire protection and emergency medical Services to our community. PVES is governed by a twelve person volunteer board of directors. The Fire Protection division operates a volunteer firefighter corps of one paid part-time Fire Chief and 10+ volunteer firefighters protecting a geographic area of approximately twenty-five square miles. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) division operates a paid Basic Life Support, with Advanced Life Support capability, treatment and transport EMS corps of one part-time EMS Chief, 6 full time EMTs and paramedics, and several part-time personnel covering a geographic area of approximately ninety square miles.

Service Area

The PVES service area includes, not only lakeside residences, but also five large marinas and lake recreational areas, several youth camps, and a large vacation resort. The population fluctuates from approximately 10,000 during winter months to 150,000 during the summer months. Preston Peninsula hosts three to four million visitors of Lake Texoma annually.

Established in November 1969, citizens of Preston Peninsula organized a team of volunteers to protect property and lives from fire. This tradition continues today with dedicated volunteers who contribute hundreds of hours each year to learning and maintaining the firefighting knowledge and skills needed to safely protect property and lives in the Preston Community.

A generous community supports PVES through direct donations and events such as the Annual PVES Golf Tournament at Tanglewood Golf Club, the Boot Scootin’ Ball at Bar K-R Ranch of Pottsboro, and other events such as firefighter themed birthday parties.

A licensed Emergency Medical Services Provider since 1985, Preston EMS is a private non-profit organization. It’s employees are licensed emergency medical professionals who have successfully completed rigorous education programs and internships. They are ready 24 hours a day to render compassionate emergency care.

Become a Firefighter

To become a volunteer firefighter, contact prestonfirechief@gmail.com for more information. No special license or experience is necessary. A background check and drug screen must be passed to join the Preston Fire Rescue team.

Preston EMS Employment

Watch for Job Position Announcements here. Certain qualifications are required, including Texas EMS certification and/or license, and completion of a background check and drug screen. Contact prestonemschief@gmail.com for an application.