BETHEL PARK, Pa. —

The Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company will soon direct emergency calls to Allegheny County 911 dispatchers.

According to a post on the fire company's Facebook on Tuesday , Allegheny County 911 will handle all incoming emergency calls and directly dispatch the Bethel Park VFC. Advertisement

Additionally, the BPVFC will collaborate with neighboring mutual aid services on a shared channel, which is said to enhance engagement with other response agencies.

The post said the Bethel Park Dispatch Center will continue to operate as a ring-up center, receiving and dispatching police and serving as a local point of contact for residents at the municipal building.

Officials said residents and businesses that have a fire system currently monitored by the department and wish

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