Prestonsburg Fire and EMS:
Ambulance Fees and Rates
- ALS Emergency Level 1 : $971.17, Loading Fee (ALS Assessment performed by ALS Personnel or the provision of 1 ALS intervention. Immediate response to a 911 call or like situation)
- ALS Advance Life Support Level 2 : $1,000.46, Loading fee (administration of at least three medications by IV push bolus or by continuous infusion.)
- ALS-Non-Emergent : $ 746.46, Loading Fee, (the provision of at least one ALS intervention)
- BLS Emergency : $714.97, Loading Fee, (Services performed in the scope of EMT basic.)
- BLS Non-Emergent : $604.46, Loading Fee, (In the event of transfer from facility to facility performed by EMT Basic.)
- Specialty Care Treatment : $1,200.50, Loading Fee, ( Interfacility transfer of a critically injured or ill patient that requires the scope of practice for a Paramedic or EMT to perform care and supply medical supplies)
- Ground Mileage : $16.00 per mile the patient is transferred in the ambulance unit.
- Oxygen : $30.00 ALS or BLS Oxygen and/or supplies for life sustaining measures.
- Standby : $75.00 per hour
- Ambulance : $150.00 Response Treatment and Transport.
See full Document : https://prestonsburgcity.org/wp-content/docs/EMS Fee Rates.pdf
Prestonsburg Fire Departments’
CLASS I Ambulance
To the citizens of Prestonsburg: As of 7:00PM tonight (November 1, 2022), the Prestonsburg Fire Department has began operation of its Class I ALS/BLS Ambulances.
What does that mean to our citizens?
The Fire Department will continue responding to medical calls as we historically have, but effective at 7:00PM. We will begin transporting our sick and injured to the hospital.
We would like to thank Mayor Les Stapleton and our City Council who have provided the needed resources under the direction of our Administration. The Fire Department will continue its Basic Life Support care with our EMT’s, but has added Paramedics to provide Advanced Life Support Care. We have the latest technology to ensure and improve outcomes, while improving continuity of care to the ER.
This is a huge advance the City of Prestonsburg has never undertaken, but is an essential service our community. We are thankful to the many, who have offered and contributed so much.
July 4th FIREWORKS Display
The countdown has started for our annual July 4th Fireworks Display. Please be aware we are in the setup process and will be moving items and equipment on the roadway via side by sides and trailers. Please be courteous and cautious as our safety is a vital part of the setup process. Thank you for your understanding and help with this matter. We hope you plan to enjoy this display with us. We will share more information as we get closer to the shoot date.
Heat SAFETY Reminders
Prestonsburg’s Firefighter Voted Best!
We would like to recognize Firefighter Kevin Crum for being voted Best Firefighter by Floyd County Chronicle & Times, Best of the Best for 2022. Congratulations Kevin Crum
NREMT Certification
We would like to take a moment to recognize four members of our department that have worked tirelessly toward passing their NREMT. Their dedication and hard work for our department and to the citizens we serve is second to none.
SANTA RUN 2021!
The Prestonsburg Fire Department will be doing its annual Santa Run on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Leaving the station at 5:30 PM.
He will be visiting the following areas :
– Briarwood, Lancer, Goble Roberts, Black Bottom, West Prestonsburg, University Drive, Green Acres, Cliffside, Big Branch of Abbott,
– Stone Crest, Lake Road, Haywood Lane, Hillcrest, North Highland, South Highland Ave., North Central Ave.,
– Mays Branch, North Arnold with cross streets, Riverside Dr., South Arnold Ave., Front Street, South Central with Cross Streets, Highland Terrace, Trimble Branch, West Minister and Marshall St.
Expect his arrival between the hours of 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM.
DUE TO THE COVID VIRUS Santa will not be giving out candy or getting off the truck to do any pictures. We feel that the safety of everyone is the best option and we hope that everyone understands. We hope you all enjoy his visit and wish you all a Merry Christmas!!
From all the members of the Prestonsburg Fire Department.
PFD : Scam Alert
Public Notice:
We have been notified that someone is calling on behalf of the Prestonsburg Fire Department for donations to the department. We are NOT doing any type of solicitation for our department. Please DO NOT give any of your information to anyone calling and trying to represent the Prestonsburg Fire Department.
Chief M Brown
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
October 28th sets aside National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is at hand.
First responders dedicate their lives to save lives. They are the people who run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support the communities they live in. They are firefighters, police, 911 personnel, emergency medical technicians (EMT), and paramedics. In an emergency, they’re the first called and first on the scene. These dedicated professionals answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line.
Serving as a national day of gratitude, we pay tribute to their endless hours and around the clock service provided to their communities. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, the day also pays tribute to the fallen first responders. According to the CDC, 97 firefighters and 155 police officers die each year in the line of duty. Additionally, their rate of occupational injury is higher than the national average. Often, the very people saving lives are our neighbors, friends, and family members. And their families know the price they pay for their dedication to the job.
And even though they are an integral part of our communities, their sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They face high stress, often daily. The trauma they hear and see wears on them both mentally and physically. Many experience Post Traumatic Stress. Long periods away from family add stress to their relationships, too.
National First Responders Day is also a call for action. First responders deserve our support. Through resources and awareness, first responders can live healthier, more productive lives and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation of first responders, too.
Employment Opportunity
This is a job for a 400 hour Certified Firefighter and Certified EMT to Kentucky Standards. The position type had both listed unfortunately the KY certified EMT was left out of the Requirements in the body of the job posting.
Requirements :
– Must be 21 years old and above
– Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operators License (KY)
– Background check
– Must be a US Citizen or provide document ability to legally work
– Pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening
– Kentucky certified EMT
– Certified to Kentucky Fire Commission 400-hour level
– Completed Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Employment Application is available at City Hall Website or visit the City Hall at 200 N. Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Completed applications and all pertinent documents me be mailed or delivered to City of Prestonsburg (200 North Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653). Attention – Human Resources Department on or before 4:30pm on October 30, 2020.
Congratulations to Lieutenant John Bryant, Unit 219 on your retirement!
Updates – Announcement
Prestonsburg Fire Department will be hosting a free fall movie featuring The Spiderwick Chronicles. This will take place at Archer Park in the field behind the American Flag Fountain. The movie will be Saturday, September 26 at 8:30 PM. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie.
Prestonsburg Fire Department Remembers
Updates – Announcement
A big shout out to one of our members. Justin (Monkey) Billiter for being named best of the Best for firefighting. Great job Brother!!