FAIRFIELD AMBULANCE SERVICE recently took delivery on this new ambulance, priced at $118,888. The service, in operation for more than 30 years, mans three ambulances ready to roll 24 hours a day. Fairfield Ambulance Service has taken delivery of a new ambulance, a 2010 Dodge Frazer Bilt with a price tag of $118,000.

The ambulance takes over the slot of the number one unit and the first in line to be sent on calls throughout Freestone county.

Backup units, for transports and at times when more than one ambulance is needed, are 2008 and 2006 models, both also Dodge Frazer Bilt.

Fairfield Ambulance Service has served the community for more than 30 years, growing from an all-volunteer organization to a paid service to handle an ever growing demand for emergency healthcare.

The service staffs one ambulance with two certified personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Three shift crews provide the staffing.

A second ambulance is staffed around-the-clock by two on-call certified personnel. The on-call crew assists in providing ambulance services, transferring patients and on 9-1- 1 emergency calls.

Daily operations are coordinated by EMS director Billy Perez, assisted by office billing manager Debbie Glass. Perez also is the A-shift supervisor and has 14 years of emergency medical experience, 10 of those managing the Fairfield service.

Mrs. Glass has 16 years of experience with Fairfield Ambulance Service.

The service has seven fulltime and 18 part-time employees.

Working with Perez on A-shift is Lee Childress.

B-shift is supervised by Andrew Baxter, working with Bret Carroll, and Cshirt is supervised by Chris Wirtz, working with Brandon Glass.

“Since I started working for Fairfield EMS in 1999, I have always been in awe of the advanced training and equipment this EMS service has provided to its employees and community,” Perez says.

“Healthcare is a challenging and sometimes difficult business to be in, but with a board of directors and community that appreciates the service we provide, no one can help but be a part of it. I am proud of this service and love serving the people of Freestone county,” he adds.

The ambulance is governed by a board of directors consisting of president Leslie Tate, vice president Lyle Red, secretary-treasurer Warren Awalt, Dr. John H. Keller, Dr. Brent Moore, Warren Davis and David Fowler.

In addition to providing emergency medical service to the community, ambulance crews provide coverage at football games, rodeos and other events.