Rose Tree Fire Co.
1275 N. Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610.566.5891
The State Fire Commissioner has recognized Rose Tree Fire Company No. 1 as a Participating Fire Department of the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program. This program was established in 1983 when a committee known as the Fire Service Certification Advisory Committee (FSCAC) was formed to explore the implementation of a voluntary certification program for firefighters. The purpose of this program is to identify and recognize emergency service personnel whose accomplishments in training and education meets or exceeds nationally recognized standards. The NFPA standards for Fire Service Professional Qualifications identify the minimum requirements for a person at a particular level of progression. A person certified to one of the Fire Service Professional levels will have demonstrated competency in the knowledge and skills required to perform at a particular level. The safety and service to the citizens and visitors of Upper Providence Township, surrounding communities and the entire Commonwealth will be enhanced by the professional competency attained through this certification process.
Decals are proudly displayed on the apparatus signifying this accomplishment.
As more winter storms approach the region, DelcoAlert offers the following winter weather advice for county residents:
Only Use 9-1-1 for Life Threatening Emergencies. Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages or to ask when your power will be restored. Instead call PECO at 1-800-841-4141. Do not call 9-1-1 to ask about state road conditions. Instead, call PennDot at 511 or visit www.511pa.com. Do not call 9-1-1 to ask when your road will be plowed. Instead call your local municipality at the number listed in the blue pages of the telephone book. If you need assistance for an emergency that is an immediate threat to life or property that is the time to call 9-1-1. Generally your call will be answered in three to five rings, although if there is heavy volume at the time, the answer may be delayed.
Do Not Hang Up On 9-1-1. Once you place a call to 9-1-1, the only time you should hang up is if you must do so for your own safety. Unlike a normal telephone call, a 9-1-1 hang up stays in the system and has to be processed following nationally-established procedures. A hang up just delays the process for everyone.
Plan for the Storm. Every family, business, and organization should have a disaster plan that will allow them to function as a family or business for at least 72 hours if outside assistance is not available. If the power goes out, shelters may be opened, but a better, short-term option may be to stay with friends or relatives or even consider getting a hotel room for a couple of nights. Also, if you have a job or employees who absolutely must be at work, now is when you should make arrangements for all-weather transportation.
Be careful driving. There may be icy conditions, reduced visibility, and high snow piles at intersections. Give snow plows plenty of room.
Be careful shoveling snow. Warm up and stretch before, don’t over exert yourself, be careful with and follow all safety instructions with snow blowers. Shovel out fire hydrants, and do not throw the snow back into the road.
Check shut-in neighbors.
Be careful with alternate heating sources.
A flashlight or battery lantern is a much safer emergency light source than a candle.
To keep up to date on pending emergency situations, citizens should consider signing up for Delco Alert (www.Delco.alertpa.org) to receive E-mail or text messages to cell phones, BlackBerries, pagers or other e-mail-enabled devices. Subscribers can choose the types of alerts they want to receive and county or counties of interest.
