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Orland Fire District appoints Des Breese as Director of Orland Central Dispatch

November 19, 2025November 20, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District appoints Des Breese as Director of Orland Central Dispatch Orland Fire Protection District, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District named Des Breese as Director of Orland Central Dispatch Operations. The Board of Trustees voted to approve the appointment on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, during their regular meeting. Breese succeeds Gina Cortez….

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Orland Fire hosts annual holiday Toy Drive for needy families/children

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire hosts annual holiday Toy Drive for needy families/children The Orland Fire Protection District is hosting its annual Toy Drive for needy families and children. The Toy drive collections are located at all 6 of the OFPD Fire Stations and the Fire Administration Building, where toy donations can be dropped off. The OFPD Toy…

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Orland Fire Protection District promotes two firefighters Thursday Nov. 6, 2025

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District promotes two firefighters Thursday Nov. 6, 2025 OFPD, IL – Two firefighters were promoted by the Orland Fire Protection District during ceremonies administered by the Orland Fire Commission at a meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Firefighter James Schultz was promoted to the rank of Engineer, and Eric Petravich was…

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Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee The Orland Fire Protection District, at its regular meeting on Oct. 28, 2025, officially welcomed the newly appointed Fire Chief, Kevin Doyle. Doyle was welcomed to his first official meeting by Board President Beth Damas Kaspar and the Fire Trustees, and he…

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Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured Orland Fire Protection District, IL – A firefighter was slightly injured with dehydration while battling a fire reported in a townhouse building at the 13900 block of Berkhansted Court in Orland Park, just before midnight on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The…

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FIRE UPDATE: Fire District releases photos of kitten saved from Orland Park apartment fire Saturday

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

FIRE UPDATE: Fire District releases photos of kitten saved from Orland Park apartment fire Saturday Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District who responded to a fire in an apartment at the 15200 block of El Camino Terrace on Saturday morning said the next day that they did find…

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Orland Park apartment fire Saturday morning, no injuries

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Orland Park apartment fire Saturday morning, no injuries Orland Fire Protection District, IL — At 5:40 AM on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, units of the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire located at a two-story apartment building on the 15200 block of El Camino Terrace in Orland Park. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke…

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Orland Fire hosts meeting on helping Seniors who live alone Nov. 5

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire hosts meeting on helping Seniors who live alone Nov. 5 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its monthly Coffee and Conversation meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 and address the challenges facing individuals and seniors who live alone. The meeting is from 10 AM until 12 Noon and will be held at…

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Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire Orland Fire Protection District issues warning regarding injuries from Lithium Batteries Orland Fire Protection District — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) is raising awareness about the growing dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in everyday devices…

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Orland Firefighters receive awards for battling flooding during Texas deployment

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Firefighters receive awards for battling flooding during Texas deployment Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Three members of the Orland Fire Protection District were honored on Tuesday (9-23-25), receiving the MABAS Humanitarian Award for serving on a state Task Force sent to help Texas residents who were the victims of major flooding last July….

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Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire Orland Fire Protection District, IL – One firefighter with the Orland Fire Protection District suffered minor injuries but was treated and released after battling a home fire in Orland Park Tuesday (09-23-25) afternoon. Emergency calls identified heavy smoke billowing from a two-story residential home with…

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Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic Orland Fire Protection District, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District is accepting applications from the public for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Individuals who are between 21 and 35 years of age can apply, with certain minimum required qualifications. The starting salary for new…

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Hastings announces $75,000 state grant to upgrade New Lenox Township Fire Protection District communication systems

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings announces $75,000 state grant to upgrade New Lenox Township Fire Protection District communication systems State Senator Michael E. Hastings, a U.S. Army combat veteran, announced Tuesday that the New Lenox Township Fire Protection District has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The funding will support an…

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No one injured in Orland Park apartment building fire Thursday

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

No one injured in Orland Park apartment building fire Thursday Orland Fire Protection District, IL – No one was injured when an Orland Park home caught fire Thursday. OFPD Officials are investigating the cause of the fire that burned the kitchen of an apartment building, but suspect it may be related to the oven in…

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Orland Fire hosts Coffee & Conversation on individual fatigue and personal health

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire hosts Coffee & Conversation on individual fatigue and personal health Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District will host its monthly Coffee & Conversation for the public on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, featuring two speakers who will address individual fatigue and how to empower your personal health and activism. Residents of…

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Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) promoted three firefighters to the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief at a special ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the District’s Administrative office. Joined by OFPD Trustees DJ Jeffers and Bridget Tolan, Commissioners Brian O’Neill and Mohammed…

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Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night Three residents treated for minor injuries at the scenes, and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and released. Firefighters of the Orland Fire Protection District battled two separate fires hours apart on Friday night, one at an apartment building and another…

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Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a structure fire call at 6:30 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025, located at the 15600 Block of 112th Court in Orland Park. On arrival, OFPD Engine Company #3 reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Firefighters…

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