EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fire departments in Doña Ana County will be changing their station numbers to lessen confusion and improve coordination during emergencies, the County said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 5. According to the County, the City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County used similar station numbers that would confuse fire responders when multiple departments were at the same emergency. The following is the new numbers for fire stations in Doña Ana County: 1-29 stations 7: Moongate 10: Organ 11: Doña Ana 12: Fairacres 13: San Pablo 15: Las Alturas 16: Talavera 17: New Mexico State University 30-39 stations 30: Radium Springs 31: Rincon 33: Garfield 40-49 stations 40: Mesquite 41: La Mesa 42: Anthony 43: Chamberino 44: Chaparral 50-59 stations 54: Santa Teresa 55: County Jetport 56: La Union The number system assigned the new number ranges based on locations, according to the County. "This change is part of our mutual aid agreement," Doña Ana County Fire Chief Shannon Cherry said. "It allows us to know exactly where each unit is coming from, which helps us work together better and respond faster." In addition to the new numbers, firefighters will have an easier time locating emergencies. "For example, hearing a '40' series number means the unit is coming from the South Region, allowing teams to act quickly and move in the right direction," the County said. The new updated system went into effect on Friday, Nov. 1 and the change in system will not affect residents and has not changed access to emergency services, the County said. For more information on the new number system of fire stations, you can visit Doña Ana County's website here.