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 08:26 the Rescue Assignment was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Route 1, the Media By-Pass North bound near Ridley Creek. Company 73 (Rose Tree Fire Company), Medic 23 (Riddle Memorial Hospital), and Ambulance 23 (Media Fire Company) were on the initial dispatch. Chief 73-9 (MacCain) responded and requested an engine from Company 69 (Lima Fire Company) to be added.
The Delaware County 911 Center was very active with multiple accidents with entrapment in the western part of the county due to a steady morning rain following a night of subfreezing temperatures.
On the By-Pass, Chief 73-9 (MacCain) arrived and reported a single vehicle on it's side with a subject still inside. He established "By-Pass Command". Rescue 73 and Engine 73 responded together. Upon arrival, crews stabilized the vehicle using cribbing and Res-Q-Jacks under the direction of 73-13A (Lt. Jordan) who was assigned Rescue Officer. The crew of Engine 69 assisted with stabilization and also secured the vehicle's battery. Rescue equipment was staged and the Hurst Extractor hydraulic cutting tool was used to severe the various support posts. Medic 23 was inside the vehicle stabilizing the patient.
The roof was folded and extrication was completed.
During this call, there was another accident on the By-Pass, in Upper Providence Twp. This additional accident was handled by Company 23 (Media Fire Company) and Company 44 (Springfield Fire Company).
