LCEMS receives GVEC Power Up Grant

  • Pictured are, left to right, GVEC External Review Committee Member Denise Langston, EMS Chief Michael A. Furrh, LCEMS Administrative Assistant Scherlene McGree, and LCEMS Assistant Chief Tim Decker.
    Pictured are, left to right, GVEC External Review Committee Member Denise Langston, EMS Chief Michael A. Furrh, LCEMS Administrative Assistant Scherlene McGree, and LCEMS Assistant Chief Tim Decker.

    Lavaca County EMS (LCEMS) accepts a GVEC Power Up grant for $10,665. LCEMS will use its grant to purchase and install ice machines at each of its three stations, located in Hallettsville, Shiner and Moulton. The machines will enhance on-the-job safety and effectiveness in the Texas heat for both EMS personnel and Lavaca County volunteer firefighters. The machines will also make it easier to quickly provide aid for heat-related injuries at local high school sporting events and accident scenes across the county.