Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, Inc.

04/08/2026

02/12/2026

The Boot Scootin Ball received a $25,000 grant from the TMC Volunteers to purchase the necessary equipment and supplies to support Preston Fire personnel in performing immediate life-saving interventions when they respond to EMS calls. The number of volunteer firefighters with EMS credentials is growing and is expected to increase significantly with graduations expected in February and March, just weeks away. This is an especially important expansion of fire operations, given that the Preston EMS ambulance may be delayed by simultaneous multiple calls to 9-1-1 and/ or a mutual aid response from Denison, Sherman, Whitesboro, or Gunter may be required. Thank you, TMC Volunteers, for your support of the Boot Scootin Ball and PVES. Your generous gift makes it possible for Preston EMS and Preston Fire Rescue to cooperatively integrate services with a meaningful impact to the Preston Community. Thank you.

Photo: Nancy Anderson, Boot Scootin Ball; Pat Emery, TMC Volunteers; Cameron Kraemer, Interim Fire Chief.

02/08/2026

Shortly after 3:00 p.m. today, units from Preston Fire/EMS, Pottsboro Fire, Airport Fire, and Locust Fire responded to a reported structure fire at the Lighthouse Marina. Immediately after being toned out, Preston units observed heavy black smoke coming from the reported area.

Upon arrival just north of the marina, crews found a UTV and a passenger vehicle fully involved in fire and in close proximity to a residence. Through deliberate and coordinated actions, Preston Fire/EMS and Pottsboro Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the two vehicles and successfully protect the nearby home from fire extension. Strong mutual-aid partnerships once again proved instrumental in mitigating this incident without injuries or damage to surrounding structures.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the residents who financially support Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, as well as to our mutual-aid partners whose collaboration and response capabilities are essential. Incidents such as this underscore the continued need to strengthen PVES firefighting capabilities and staffing levels. Every responder on scene plays a vital role in ensuring the success and safety of these operations.

01/31/2026

👍👏😁

Shoutout to the Preston Fire Department! Thank you guys for busting up the ice for us! We appreciate all you guys do out there! Stay safe! 🚒💙🧯

01/23/2026

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the men and women of the Preston Fire Department are volunteers.

During this winter storm, the leadership of the Preston Fire Department requested that volunteers increase station coverage for the duration of the storm. The men and women of the department selflessly stepped forward to ensure that increased staffing would be available.

While we will have additional personnel on duty and will continue to respond to emergencies, our goal is also to keep our volunteers out of harm’s way. If you do not absolutely need to be on the roads once the ice, snow, or sleet begins, please stay home. If you use space heaters or wood-burning stoves, do so with caution. Know where your water shutoff is located and how to turn it off in case pipes freeze. Limit your time outdoors whenever possible.

Let’s all do our part to stay safe during this storm. Rest assured, the Preston Fire Department is here for you.

01/08/2026

Yesterday at approximately 10 p.m., units from Preston Fire, Preston EMS, Pottsboro Fire, Airport Fire, Locust Fire and Oncor Electric responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fire conditions were identified along an outside corner of the structure. The fire was extinguished and overhauled to confirm no further extension.

Strong mutual-aid partnerships were once again, instrumental in mitigating this incident without injuries or damage to nearby structures.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the residents who financially support Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, as well as to our mutual-aid partners whose collaboration and response capabilities are essential to a safe an successful operation.

12/27/2025

🚫 TEMPORARY NO-BURN DAYS – GRAYSON COUNTY 🚫

We are sharing the following information from Grayson County Fire Marshal John Weda:

Due to forecasted high winds exceeding legal limits, no outdoor burning will be allowed on the following days:

• Friday, December 26
• Saturday, December 27
• Sunday, December 28
• Monday, December 29

High winds significantly increase the risk of fires spreading quickly and becoming dangerous.

Please help spread the word and plan accordingly.

From
John Weda
Fire Marshal
Grayson County

12/26/2025

12/23/2025

Yesterday at approximately 5:17 p.m., units from Preston Fire, Preston EMS, Pottsboro Fire, Airport Fire, Locust Fire, Denison Fire, Gunter Fire, Whitesboro Fire and Southmayd Fire responded to a reported structure fire. Initial responding personnel confirmed a working fire.

Upon arrival, fire conditions were identified in the middle rear portion of the structure. Mutual-aid crews initiated an interior fire attack and performed exceptionally, successfully containing the fire to the second-floor area.
Strong mutual-aid partnerships were once again, instrumental in mitigating this incident without injuries or damage to nearby structures.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the residents who financially support Preston Volunteer Emergency Services, as well as to our mutual-aid partners whose collaboration and response capabilities are essential. Incidents such as this highlight the ongoing need to continually enhance PVES firefighting capabilities and staffing levels. Every responder on scene facilitates a vital role in the success and safety of these types of operations.

12/11/2025

At 3:07 a.m. this morning, units from Preston Fire, Preston EMS, Pottsboro Fire, Airport Fire, and Locust Fire responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a large camper fully involved, located in close proximity to an above-ground propane tank, a car, a boat, and within 30 feet of a residential structure.

Thanks to a coordinated response, the fire was contained to the camper and the car, with no extension to any nearby homes. One individual was inside the camper at the time of the incident and was able to escape without injury. Strong mutual-aid partnerships were instrumental in mitigating this incident without injuries or additional property damage.

We extend our gratitude to the residents who financially support Preston Volunteer Emergency Services and to our mutual-aid partners, whose collaboration is essential to serving the Preston community.

12/10/2025

Thank you, Chief Bates, for your many years of service to Preston Volunteer Emergency Services. We are grateful for your dedication to community service with us. Your expertise in firefighting standards has prepared Preston Fire Rescue for a bright future. Thank you, too, for not going too far! We are confident that you will keep PVES going in its forward direction as you transition from Fire Chief to Board Member.

11/08/2025

Employment Application: https://pves.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EMS-Employment-Application.pdf