In March of 1905, the Rose Fire Company #1 of New Freedom Borough, was established by a 34 member group of local citizens and named after Mrs. Rose Hartenstein, who prepared sandwiches and coffee for the men after their meetings. The first station was on Second Street and was a two story building which housed the first two-wheeled hose reel. Early in the Company's history, a fire destroyed all the records so not much is known about the first decade of the Rose Fire Company. Some time between 1905 and 1915, the Rose Fire Company purchased a 4 wheeled wagon to carry fire supplies.

In August of 1915, the company purchased their first mechanized  apparatus from the American La France Engine Company. In April of 1922, the Fire Station moved into the building known as the Power House and the Company paid the Borough $1.00 a month for rent. In July of 1924, The Company purchased a H.T.S. Howe Fire Apparatus with a Howe Pump on a Ford Chassis. In 1925, a Fire Siren was purchased and placed on the roof of the fire station. A mutual aid agreement was agreed upon by the Rose Fire Company and the Glen Rock Fire Company in 1930, that would help both communities in case of a fire.  Also in 1930, the Fireman Relief Association was organized to provide protection for the Firefighter while on duty.

In March of 1934, the Borough of New Freedom transferred the Ambulance service to the Fire Department, a service that is still provided today. In 1939, a new Pumper was purchased and the Ladies Auxiliary was formed to assist with the Fire Department activities. In 1940, a new ambulance was purchased with the help of the new ladies auxiliary. In 1940, Firefighter's were required to take a basic training class at the fire school in Emigsville to learn different ways to fight fire. During World War II, the company was involved in the Civilian Defense network and all members who were in the Armed Services were granted complimentary memberships. In 1949, the fire company entered the Truck business and purchased a ladder truck to carry equipment and portable lighting. In 1954, the company purchased a 1951 Wolfington Body Company Ambulance.

In 1975, the company moved from the old station to a new, 4 bay fire station, and in 1990, they added on a meeting room, TV room and offices. In 1995, a new KME Engine was placed in service to replace Engine 58-2 and provide a state of the art pumper to the volunteers as well as to better serve the community. At this time there was also a Ford pumper along with a Seagrave Ladder truck serving New Freedom and the surrounding communities. Later on in 2001, the fire company purchased an E-One 95' Platform Tower. The new ladder truck was specially equipped with HURST Rescue tools donated by the Ladies Auxiliary, other necessary rescue tools such as air bags, Hi-Lift Jacks, Z-Mags and many others. The Tower also came fully equipped with the truck company necessities such as chain saws, K-12 saw, chimney kit, ventilation fans, roof repair kits, and plenty of hooks and ladders. Tower 58 was then placed in service not only as a truck, but was also recognized as a certified rescue unit.

The year 2005 was a very special year for the Rose Fire Company #1. The fire company had made it to it's 100th year of community and mutual aid service. The fire trucks and ambulances had come a long way over the past 100 years, but the level of dedication in the volunteers had never changed. The Men and women of the department over the years have put forth endless effort to keep everything maintained in the best possible standings. The equipment and the station were always kept up with the constant community service of the volunteers. Bills were paid, new equipment was purchased, and many other good things happened over the past 100 years, but nothing would have been accomplished without the dedication of fundraising activities and community support. The Rose Fire Company would like to thank its members, past and present, as well as the community for their continued support. The past has been something to learn from, and we continue to look forward to the future.

In 2007, the Company was prepared to make some much needed upgrades. New tools were purchased, such as a thermal imager, general hand tools, and new turnout gear. The fire company was also ready to make some new additions. One of them being a 2007 Seagrave pumper, equipped with state of the art fire and safety equipment. This new engine was to replace Engine 58-1, a 1983 Ford open cab pumper. But this was made possible thanks to a state grant to replace engine 1 in regards to safety issues with the open cab. Along with the engine, plans were made to start a new addition to the firehouse. Three new bays would be added onto the side of the existing foundation. New office space, bunk rooms, bathrooms, storage space, and conference rooms were also added to accommodate the needs of the fire company. The building project was completed by Kinsley Construction, and could not have been made possible without the help of the volunteers, as well as the Borough of New Freedom. The building and the engine are now in service.