As we approach the conclusion of another impactful year, Fayette County Emergency Medical Services (FCEMS) is pleased to present our Year-End Report, summarizing the key achievements, challenges, and advancements experienced throughout the past 12 months. This report provides a valuable insight into the dynamic and vital role our FCEMS team plays in ensuring the health and safety of our county.

The Hurricane Harvey buyout program edged closer to finally coming to an end in 2023. Fayette County Commissioners worked diligently with grant consultants and the General Land Office to purchase the final three pieces of property on Country Club Drive as well as get reimbursed for the closing costs and demolition work. The County was successful in obtaining two pieces of property and are anticipating receiving bids for the demolition worked needed at the end of the year. The final piece of property has a lien on it which is preventing the County from purchasing it, although work to remove the lien is ongoing.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 17-23: Fire Reports - 2 Tree Fires - 2 Accidents - 4 Mutual Aid - 1 Medical - 5 Carbon Monoxide - 1 Grass Fire - 1 Citizen Assist - 1

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Tuesday afternoon around 1:25 p.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on I-10 Westbound at the 662 milemarker on a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup for traffic violations.

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