LCRA awards $13,035 grant to Taylor County EMS for vital emergency medical equipment
Ventilator will be carried in ambulance, improving emergency response capabilities and patient care
May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways
- LCRA awards a $13,035 grant to provide a new ventilator for Taylor County EMS.
- The ventilator will provide paramedics with an additional lifesaving tool to help treat patients who need emergency care.
- The grant is one of 41 being awarded through LCRA’s Community Grants program through June. LCRA will accept applications in July for the next round of grants.
An LCRA representative presents a $13,035 grant to Taylor County EMS for a new ventilator. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jarrod Greene, paramedic/supervisor; Britni Hicks, administrative supervisor; Adrianne Cheek, paramedic/secretary/assistant director; David Allman, executive director; Cooper Hogg, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Matthew Allmand, paramedic/supervisor; and Noah Fisher, emergency medical technician.
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas – Taylor County EMS soon will purchase new lifesaving medical equipment to improve the care it can provide in emergencies, thanks to a $13,035 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The LCRA Community Grant, along with $3,465 in matching funds from the EMS, will pay for a new ventilator to be carried on the department’s ambulance and will replace outdated, unreliable equipment. The new equipment will provide paramedics with access to a modern, dependable tool that can provide timely and effective respiratory support during critical emergencies.
“This new ventilator is a critical upgrade for our team and the people we serve,” said Jarrod Greene, Taylor County EMS supervisor. “It allows our EMS personnel to deliver faster, more effective care during emergencies, especially in a rural community where every second counts and access to advanced resources can be limited. With more reliable equipment, we can reduce preventable complications, improve survival rates and ensure our responders are fully prepared to provide the highest level of care when it matters most.”
Greene said having dependable, up-to-date equipment is essential as call volume and patient needs continue to increase.
“Our call volume has increased significantly since 2024, to the point that we’ve had to add two additional trucks to meet the needs of our county,” Greene said. “As demand continues to grow, it’s critical that our responders are equipped with the proper resources. Our current ventilator has limited our ability to fully assess, treat and transport patients, which can impact both patient outcomes and responder safety. Without this grant, it could have taken another three to five years to replace it. This support is making an immediate and meaningful impact on the level of care we can provide.”
This is one of 41 grants awarded recently through LCRA Community Grants. These grants are awarded twice a year as part of LCRA’s effort to give back to communities in its wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in July. More information is available at www.lcra.org/grants.
About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves communities across Texas by managing the lower Colorado River, generating and transmitting wholesale electric power, providing clean water supplies, operating telecommunications infrastructure, and owning parks for outdoor recreation. LCRA delivers power, water and infrastructure that support the region’s growth and quality of life. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1934, LCRA receives no state appropriations.
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