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.
Quint 73, Engine 73, and Rescue 73 are equipped with snow chains.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
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Upper Providence Township, along with the entire East Coast is facing a major snow event today. A low pressure system from the Gulf of Mexico travelled from Texas and Louisiana to the Atlantic and then travelled up the coast meeting cold air that's been in place from Virginia up to New England, including the Philadelphia area where we are.
Snow began before dawn and is expected to continue heavy through this evening and into Sunday morning.
We are expecting 12 to 24" of snow with 20 to 30 MPH winds making travel not recommended.
Members of Rose Tree Fire Company have equipped all apparatus with snow chains to enable safe responses throughout the day and evening. Utility 73 is also equipped with 4WD to allow that truck to travel in these conditions.
Rose Tree Fire Company responded to two calls during the morning, a motor vehicle accident and an ambulance assist.
