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.
At around 19:30 hours the company was dispatched to the 1400 block of N. Ridley Creek Rd. for the report of wires on fire.
Upon arrival, units found a tree limb laying across the primary wires, causing the limb to burn. Engine 73 and Utility 73 stood by a safe distance away and called for the Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO Energy). While crews were awaiting PECO, the energized primary line fell to the ground causing a spectacular arcing.
Just prior to the failure of the primary line, residents were standing in the area below where the line fell. Firefighters had warned the residents to return to their home because the scene was dangerous.
Traffic was shut down until PECO arrived and managed the power to this line.
