Rose Tree Fire Co.: Linda Poole

Media Patch wants you to get to know your first responders. They do dangerous work and Patch would like to recognize them. Here is a first responder who knew she wanted to be a firefighter when she joined . Please send us first responders who you would like to see profiled.

Name: Linda Poole

D.O.B.: Nov. 12, 1977

Hometown: Upper Providence Township

Rank/Title: Firefighter

How long have you been with the Rose Tree Fire Co.?

15 years

What do you like about your job?

Helping the community in emergency situations.  

What do you dislike about your job?

Volunteers have to struggle to make ends meet.  

What inspired you to become a fire fighter?

My dad always stopped at accident scenes to help or ask if anyone needed help. He wasn't in emergency service but he'd always stop to help. My cousins were in emergency services. I started going to Brookhaven fire house, since my sister lived there, to help with bingo and I'd watch the firefighters go out. 

What do you like about the greater Media area?

It's a hometown feel. We really get a lot of support for the fire department and we're grateful for that. 

What do you want the general public to know about the Rose Tree Fire Co.?

We need to be available 24/7 and we volunteer our time to do that. Since we are volunteer we always need support.