Residents in southwestern Butler County and beyond should expect more comprehensive emergency coverage as one local EMS organization expands its fleet.

To keep pace with a rising call volume, Cranberry Township EMS will put a third ambulance into service beginning Monday, Sept. 15, with the unit strategically stationed in the township’s southwest corner to improve response times, particularly for calls into a portion of Beaver County.

“We monitor a couple different data points on a monthly basis, and everything was pointing to adding this truck,” Cranberry Township EMS executive director Matt Nickl said.

He said the third unit will operate during peak hours, which for now will include Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“That’s based off of the increased ca

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