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.
Rose Tree Fire Company has received delivery of three (3) MSA Altai® portable multi-gas meters.
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Jim Corrado of Med-Tex Services was on hand at the station to train the crew on the new gas meters.
The 4-gas meters are set to read O2 %, CO ppm, H2S ppm and % LEL. The meters were purchased by the Upper Providence Twp. Firefighter Relief Organization for use by the fire company. One meter will be placed on Quint-73, one will be placed on Rescue-73 and the other will be placed on Engine-73. The MSA Solaris® meter currently in service on Quint-73 will be relocated to the Command vehicle.
(The Firefighter Relief Association is an organization which is separate from the fire company who uses funds they receive to purchase equipment that enhances firefighter safety.)
