July 17, 2018 - On Tuesday night, the company trained on the rescue equipment and vehicle stabilization techniques. The officers simulated an overturned vehicle using the station dumpster and demonstrated the "push/pull" stabilization setup using the ResQJack struts. … [Read more...]
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day holiday! Please remember to use extra caution in the heat. A few more days of higher than normal temperatures are expected. Know the signs of heat stroke and heat-related illness so you can spot someone having … [Read more...]
BLOOD DRIVE – MONDAY 7/30/18
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive on Monday, July 30th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at our hall. 1275 North Providence Road, Media PA 19063. Appointments are preferred. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org. Enter Sponsor Code: Rose Tree … [Read more...]
HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL
Planning a special event this year? Need a place to hold your meeting? Book the banquet hall at Rose Tree Fire Company! We are conveniently located across the street from the old Campbell’s Boat House. An easy commute from the Blue Route, Baltimore Pike, and Route 1 Bypass. Our … [Read more...]
KIDDE COMPANY RECALLS 450K SMOKE DETECTORS
About 452,000 smoke detectors sold at Home Depot, Walmart and other stores nationwide are being recalled after the company discovered the device may fail to alert consumers of smoke. The potentially defective alarms were sold September 2016 through January 2018, the company … [Read more...]
SPRING AHEAD
Daylight savings time begins this weekend, March 11th. As you change your clock ahead one hour, remember to change your smoke detector batteries (and carbon monoxide detector too). Once you change the batteries, TEST the detector to be sure it is working. If your detector is 10 … [Read more...]
EASTER FLOWER SALE – MARCH 30 & 31
Rose Tree Fire Company will hold its annual Easter Flower Sale Fundraiser on Friday March 30th and Saturday March 31st. The tent will be set up in front of the Upper Providence Township Building, 935 N. Providence Road (across from Swiss Farms). All proceeds help support our 100% … [Read more...]
HAZMAT OPERATIONS REFRESHER TRAINING
In February, members of Rose Tree Fire Co. (73) and Media Fire Co. (23) completed a two-part class to update the crews on their annual Hazardous Materials Operations Training. The class was taught by Matthew Poissant through the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center. … [Read more...]
ELVIS NIGHT – APRIL 6, 2018
The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an “Elvis” Night party at the firehouse on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 7:00pm. There will be appetizers and refreshments. BYOB. Raffles and door prizes too. Tickets are $20 per person. Selling fast!! All proceeds benefit the fire company. For … [Read more...]
BLOOD DRIVE – MONDAY 2/12/18
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive on Monday, February 12th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Appointments are preferred. For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org. Enter Sponsor Code: Rose Tree Fire. The Blood Drive will be … [Read more...]
ANNUAL BANQUET
January 29, 2018 - On Saturday evening, members of Rose Tree Fire Company enjoyed a night off to attend our annual Awards and Installation Banquet at the Lamb Tavern. Special guests included some of our close mutual aid companies, local government officials, and our township fire … [Read more...]
LODD FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS – LT. MATT LETORNEAU
From the Philadelphia Fire Department, official information of the Funeral Services for Lt. Matthew LeTourneau as of 1/8/18 @ 17:00hrs. Two public viewings will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, followed by a funeral Mass. The Cathedral is located at … [Read more...]
LOSS OF A FRIEND
The officers and members of Rose Tree Fire Company No. 1 would like everyone to keep the Philadelphia Fire Department as well as Springfield Fire Department in your prayers. We all lost a friend today, as Lt. Matthew LeTourneau passed away in a fire this morning. Matt worked as a … [Read more...]
COLD WEATHER FIRE SAFETY
The weather reports continue to send warnings about the dangerously low temperatures and high winds. For up the minute information, go to: www.weather.gov/phi. During extremely cold weather, the risk for home fires can increase. To avoid fire danger, Rose Tree Fire Company … [Read more...]
KEEP FIRE HYDRANTS CLEAR
With the upcoming snow forecast - don’t forget about your fire hydrants! Shoveling out the fire hydrant near your house could save us critical seconds when it matters most. Thank you and be safe. … [Read more...]
