Category: Fire

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024 designed to protect Chicago firefighters when they battle blazes on the city’s rooftops and are confronted with potentially dangerous falling hazards like skylights and other roof openings. Named the Price Ordinance, the legislation honors…

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Orland Fire Protection District responds to home fire, no injuries

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District responds to home fire, no injuries At approximately 2pm on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire in the single-family home on the 14300 block of South Claridge Court. On Arrival crews were faced with a fire in a second-floor bedroom. The fire was quickly…

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Orland Fire District hosts Open House Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM with live emergency/life saving demonstrations

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District hosts Open House Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM with live emergency/life saving demonstrations The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 AM until 2 PM featuring live demonstrations in fighting fires and engaging in life-saving rescues. The Open House is one of…

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Senior rescued while sleeping in a 4 unit Orland Park townhouse as fire spread through walls and attic

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senior rescued while sleeping in a 4 unit Orland Park townhouse as fire spread through walls and attic Two of four units in Orlando Park townhouse were severely damaged an uninhabitable, including the senior’s unit The Orland Fire Protection District responded at 6:51 pm to reports of smoke coming out of the eves of a…

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Garage Fire in Orland Park Wednesday extinguished, no casualties

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Garage Fire in Orland Park Wednesday extinguished, no casualties The Orland Fire District responded to a reported garage fire located in the 8900 block of Oakdale Court in Orland Park on Wednesday August 7th, 2024 at at 4:51 pm. Multiple 911 calls were received for a reported garage fire. Companies arrived on the scene and…

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire District audit shows financial strength and responsibility

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District audit shows financial strength and responsibility Orland Fire District, Il — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) released its official annual audit on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 that reflects solid financial management and a “great respect” for the interests of taxpayers. Audits of government agencies are mandated by State Law in order…

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No injuries at home fire in unincorporated Orland Township

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

No injuries at home fire in unincorporated Orland Township A homeowner at the 16500 Block of Lee Avenue in unincorporated Orland Township on Tuesday night, July 23, 2024, called 911 to report that he suspected his property may have been struck by lightning. He reported experiencing some electrical issues during the apparent strike to a…

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Grilling Safety a Priority this 4th of July and Summer

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Grilling Safety a Priority this 4th of July and Summer Roughly one-fifth or 20% of grilling fires were caused by a grill that was not clean The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday weekend and…

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“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday The Orland Fire District responded at 2:31 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024 to a reported fire in the UFC Gym located at 66 Orland Square Drive, Unit C, in the Orland Park Mall complex. Multiple 911 calls were received for a fire in the rear…

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Tinley police charge Wheaton man with aggravated arson

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tinley police charge Wheaton man with aggravated arson A Wheaton man on April 24 was charged with aggravated arson after he intentionally started a fire the week before at Menards, 6851 W. 159th St., Tinley Park. Police said Nathan Grant, 32, set fire to multiple air conditioning unit filters in the store just after 4…

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Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park Fire was discovered building inside the restaurant wall. Major damage averted, and no one was injured Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire at the Al Bahaar Restaurant, 39 Orland Square Dr., on Monday evening, April 22, 2024. At first,…

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Chicago, Illinois, has the ninth highest demand for firefighters in the US, according to new study

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago, Illinois, has the ninth highest demand for firefighters in the US, according to new study St. Louis, Minnesota, tops the list with the highest demand for firefighters. Chicago, Illinois, places ninth in the ranking. Miami Beach, Florida, has the lowest demand for firefighters New research has revealed the US cities with the highest demand…

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First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

First Responder Mental Health Legislation Clears Senate The Illinois Senate passed legislation today proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for first responders seeking mental health treatment. “We ask first responders to be constantly exposed to traumatic and dangerous situations to protect us,” Sheriff Dart said. “This legislation is a…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for Seniors Fire District invites Seniors to discuss surviving hearts and strokes. Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield hosts his “Coffee & Conversation” meeting Wed April 17 on lifesaving strategies Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield invites the public to attend…

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New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need Orland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Michael Schofield unveiled a new app at the Board meeting Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024 that will help improve lifesaving responses for cardiac arrest patients. The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) already is recognized as having one of the…

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Orland Fire Protection District honors firefighters who saved resident’s life

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Ray Hanania 4 Comments

Orland Fire Protection District honors firefighters who saved resident’s life Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District honored several firefighter/paramedics who saved the life of cardiac victim Don Torgerson. Torgerson and his wife and son attended the meeting of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 to express his gratitude…

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One firefighter injured in Orland Park fire Tuesday morning

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

One firefighter injured in Orland Park fire Tuesday morning One firefighter was injured but was later released by the hospital after battling a fire at a home in Orland Park early Tuesday morning, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District said. The fire was reported at 3:35 AM on Tuesday Feb. 20, 2024 at the…

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Eight injured when car plows into Sports Clip in Orland Hills

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Eight injured when car plows into Sports Clip in Orland Hills The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a reported accident on On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2 pm involving an auto that crashed into a business in the Walmart Shopping Center off of 159th Street. The business struck was Sports Clips, 9239…

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