Prentiss Fire Department

07/14/2024

He lived and died a Hero; Corey Comperatore a former Fire Chief was tragically killed at the Rally in Butler, PA on July 13th 2024. A Man of Great Faith. He died shielding his wife and 2 daughters from the actions of a hate filled man.
Please keep Allyson Comperatore and the rest of her family in your prayers.

💔🕯️

06/07/2024

Just visited with my old fire chief, Howard Kelly. He had open heart surgery, and is now in swing bed at the hospital in Prentiss. He so appreciated the visit. If you can, please stop by and visit with him.

06/05/2024

To those of you who don’t already know, I am retiring at the end of June. A new Prentiss Fire Department page is being set up. If you receive a request to join it, please do so.

05/18/2024

Greg Bullock, our well deserving 2023 Firefighter of the year, being presented his plaque by his employee and Town Alderman Hal “Moochie” Speights. Congratulations Greg, and thank you for all your years of service to the Citizens of Jefferson Davis County.

05/18/2024

Every career has it's share of firsts, but I think none can compare with the firsts encountered during a firefighters time on the job.

If I could do it all over again I would probably roll right through all of the truly profound, life altering and never again to be experienced fear, thrill, joy sorrow, exhilaration and loss without realizing just how amazing the ride is - just like the first time.

If this is new to you, take a moment every now and then and soak in the beauty and purpose you are experiencing.

It is priceless . . .

First time stepping into the station, in uniform, trained and ready.

First officer.

First time making coffee.

First time slinging a mop.

First time starting the engine, pulling it onto the ramp, switching to PTO, pumping the booster.

First time washing the truck and scrubbing the apparatus floor.

First time shopping as a crew.

First EMS call.

First meal.

First box alarm.

First district inspection.

First Still Box.

First time gearing up, turning in the pack, masking up and going in.

First check.

First time pumping a fire.

First unsucessful CPR.

First screw up.

First belly laugh.

First save.

First Union Meeting.

First promotional exam.

First time not making the list.

First promotion.

First crew.

First slacker.

First report.

First close call.

First funeral.

First debriefing.

First accident.

First fatality.

First prolonged period of overwhelming depression.

First divorce.

First rehab.

First roof.

First realization you’re too old for this.

First pension check.

First nightmare.

First profound sense of peace and accomplishment.

First time writing about it.

First visit to a station as a retired firefighter.

05/04/2024

Sunday Wisdom From Paul Combs

The next generation firefighters are just as eager as you were when you joined, full of excitement, enthusiasm, and motivation. They want to learn as much as you do, so don't stifel that passion. Nurture it! Teach them what you know, listen to what they have to offer, and let them find their place at the table.

After all, they will pick up where you leave off, so influence them to success, and give them room to grow.

Illustrative Credit: Paul Combs

04/10/2024

04/10/2024

The SPC has held the Moderate Risk for severe weather this morning for the area. That is a "4" on the 1-to-5 scale where a "5" is the highest risk for

04/10/2024

🚨FIRST ALERT🚨 Here is your updated County-by-County timeline for Wednesday's severe weather.

04/09/2024

Overnight the National Weather Service increased our risk for severe storms on Wednesday. Our area is now under a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for severe storms tomorrow. These storms are likely to bring damaging winds up to 80 mph, hail, and strong tornadoes. The timing of this event is expected to be from 1pm to 7pm tomorrow.

We will be joining in on a briefing from the National Weather Service at 11AM this morning. After conclusion of the briefing we will send out any updated information. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.