PRESTONSBURG — The Floyd County Rescue Squad recently received two donations that will help the organization purchase training materials and cover operating fees.

Michael Crisp, director of “The Very Worst Thing,” a documentary that deals with the 1958 school bus disaster, donated $581 to the rescue squad.

“I am happy to announce that Remix Films was able to present a donation of $581 to the Floyd County Emergency and Rescue Squad as a result of our Kentucky Theater premiere ticket sales,” Crisp said. “A big thanks to everyone who purchased tickets that evening.”

The Prestonsburg Woman’s Club also donated $50 to the rescue squad.

“The donation was designated to be used for two purposes,” said Tim Coolly, captain of the Floyd County Rescue Squad. “Half will be used for the general fund and half will be used for swift water and flood rescue training materials. This donation comes at an exciting time for the Floyd County Emergency and Rescue Squad, as we were recently notified that we will be responsible for conducting the moving water and flood rescue training for all first responders in the state of Kentucky.”

The rescue squad has operated solely on donations since its creation over 53 years ago.

“While we are excited about this new responsibility, we are also in need of funds to conduct this important lifesaving operation,” Cooley said. “We appreciate any donations received from organizations and individuals alike. All donations will be used to assist us in carrying out the lifesaving tasks the rescue squad faces on a regular basis.”