Currently, the two agencies operate out of two different 911 dispatch centers, but have been operating under a common set of fire ground operational policies, staffing standards, and soon a common communications system.
Combining dispatch services will eventually allow the departments to utilize satellite technology (similar to GPS) to locate and dispatch the closest available unit regardless of the jurisdictional boundaries of the two agencies, which will help reduce response times to emergencies. Mutual collaboration provides for the quickest emergency response times, enhanced firefighter safety and an overall safer community.