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Lavaca County EMS reports growth, whole‑blood use and facility needs in FY2025 review
Summary
EMS Director Michael Furr told commissioners Lavaca County responded to 2,380 calls in 2025, transported 1,744 people, averaged 14:25 response time, expanded whole‑blood capability and now staffs 30 full‑time employees; Furr urged investment in station upgrades and new medic stations to relieve overcrowding.
Michael Furr, Lavaca County EMS director, delivered the service’s fiscal‑year 2025 report March 10 and urged the commissioners to consider facility upgrades to support 24/7 staffing.
Furr told the court EMS handled 2,380 calls last year with 1,744 transports and an average response time of 14 minutes, 25 seconds — acknowledging that the national urban benchmark is lower but noting the county covers roughly…
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