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 Number 1 was incorporated in 1953. Our first piece of fire apparatus was a 1953 American LaFrance pumper.
Shortly after the fire company was formed, one of the charter members mortgaged his home to purchase a 1953 International Harvester Chassis from a local truck sales company, Charles Limburg Trucks of Media, Pa. The chassis was sent to the American LaFrance factory in Elmira, New York where the fire truck was built.
Today, 56 years later, 73-1 (originally known as RT-1) went back to Charles Limburg Trucks for it's annual state inspection.
For the past four years, members of the fire company have spent hundreds of manhours completely restoring the motor, wiring, and mechanical systems of the truck. Today 73-1 passed it's state inspection and is officially road worthy.
Steve Limburg, grandson of the original owner of Charles Limburg Trucks, was there to personally inspect 73-1 for us.
73-1 is about 98% complete it's restoration process. There are a few cosmetic pieces that still need to be installed.
