Dec 19, 2023 2 min read

Beginning in January, Bethel Park residents in need of assistance for medical emergencies should call 911 rather than the Bethel Park Dispatch Center.

Allegheny County’s 911 Center will take all emergency medical calls for the Tri-Community South EMS Communities, which consist of South Park, Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair.

As part of this, Tri-Community South EMS will operate in conjunction with neighboring community EMS systems providing enhanced engagement.

“This change will allow Bethel Park to sustain its emergency operations, create consistency and assure mutual aid among EMS providers,” said municipal manager Kristen Denne. “The caller requesting emergency services will not notice any difference in call taking or dispatching.”

For all other emergencies, including fire and police service and non-emergency services, residents should call Bethel Park Dispatch Center at 412-833-2000.

“Whether residents dial 911 or the Bethel Park Dispatch Center at 412-833-2000, they’ll get an emergency dispatcher to provide services in a timely manner,” said Denne.

Tri-Community South EMS serves 33 square miles in suburban Allegheny County including the communities of Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair. The changes will be in place for all three communities starting in January.

Visit /bethelpark.net for more information on the municipality. Visit www.tcsems.org for more details on Tri-Community South EMS.