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.
For the weekly drill, crews reviewed the pinning procedures for the aerial waterway on Quint 73. The Quint is a 2002 American LaFrance 75' aerial ladder with a pump, hose, water tank, and ground ladders.
We maintain Quint 73 with the aerial waterway pinned in the rescue mode (attached to the mid- section of the ladder). If we intend to use the aerial waterway, a firefighter must manually reset the pin to attach the aerial waterway to the fly section (end) of the ladder. We also discussed the various operations of the aerial including jack placement, aerial ladder operations, and apparatus positioning.
