Category: Fire

Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers Orland Fire District — The Orland Fire Protection District swore in two new trustees on Tuesday (May 23) who were elected in the April 4, 2023 elections to six year terms, Tina Zekich and Angela Greenfield. OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield also reported during…

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Orland Fire District hosts monthly barbecues for the public June 7

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District hosts monthly barbecues for the public June 7 The Orland Fire Protection District and its firefighters are hosting monthly barbecues that are open to the public to express their gratitude to the public for their continued support. Attending the Barbecues include the Fire District leadership, battalion chiefs, local firefighters, cadets and members…

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State Fire Marshal to Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts and Remember those Lost in the Line-Of-Duty

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

State Fire Marshal to Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts and Remember those Lost in the Line-Of-Duty The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is hosting the 30th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and Medal of Honor Ceremony. Members from the fire service will gather at the fallen firefighter memorial to honor those who…

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Fire District fills Trustee vacancy with experienced Fire Commissioner

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fire District fills Trustee vacancy with experienced Fire Commissioner Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) board unanimously votes to name Dr. Beth Damas Kaspar Fire Commissioner to fill vacancy as Fire District Trustee following the resignation of longtime Orland Fire Protection District Trustee James Hickey. Board President John Brudnak showcases the district’s many achievements that have…

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Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees

April 27, 2023April 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees Board of Trustees honors the late Attorney James J. Roche naming the board room in his honor The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday April 25, 2023 saluted trustees Chris Evoy, former board chairman, and Craig Schmidt, whose terms expire in May. The board approved resolutions commending them…

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Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s Nine area Culver’s restaurant to participate in “Fallen Hero’s Share Day” fundraiser on April 25, 2023 to honor memories of three Police Officers and Firefighters killed in line of duty Nine area Culver’s restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to…

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Orland Fire Protection District Fire Commission administers promotions

April 7, 2023April 11, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District Fire Commission administers promotions The Orland Fire Protection District administered the Oaths of Office in the promotion of two firefighters on Thursday April 6, 2023 at the OFPD administrative building. Fire Commission member Beth Damas Kaspar administered The Engineer Oath of Office to Firefighters Justin Dublin and Zach Zweizig. Araceli Dublin,…

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Pekau’s attacks: A personal letter from Columnist Ray Hanania

April 4, 2023April 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pekau’s attacks: A personal letter from Columnist Ray Hanania By Ray Hanania I have covered Chicagoland politics since 1975, when I was honorably discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. I served 12 years in the Illinois Air National Guard and believed strongly in military service. I followed…

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House fire quickly extinguished in Orland Park; no injuries

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 News Editor No Comments

House fire quickly extinguished in Orland Park; no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a house fire on the 11500 block of 116th Court in unincorporated Cook County on at approximately 2 pm on Thursday March 30th. The fire was quickly extinguished by first arriving crews. The cause of the fire is…

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Lightning causes fire at Orland Home; car rollover no serious injuries; chimney fire extinguished

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lightning causes fire at Orland Home; car rollover no serious injuries; chimney fire extinguished Lightning starts fire in Orland home attic; SUV flips over on 151st Harlem; chimney fire in Orland Home A lightning strike caused a fire in the attic of an Orland Park home on Sunday at around 5 PM. at 132nd Block…

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One fatality in Orland Hills Home fire

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 News Editor No Comments

One fatality in Orland Hills Home fire A woman was killed during a home fire in Orland Hills, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District said Tuesday. Fire crews responded to the fire at the 8900 block of Beacon Lane in Orland Hills at approximately 2 PM on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023. First arriving fire…

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First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats

January 31, 2023February 6, 2023 News Editor No Comments

First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats Orland Park — Veteran and experienced first responders Matthew G. Rafferty and William Bonnar Jr., officially announced their candidacies for the April 4 election for two seats on the Board of Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD). The two candidates filed petitions in December…

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Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee State Rep. Fran Hurley will continue to serve as chair of the House Police and Fire Committee in the 103rd General Assembly, carrying on her mission of advocating for and supporting first responders. “Now more than ever, it’s important that Springfield prioritizes our police officers, firefighters and…

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Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter

November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter Orland Park — The Orland Fire Protection District will host a “Coffee & Conversation” meeting this week to help seniors adjust to the winter months and in December discuss their insurance needs. The program, “Seasonal Survival Guide for the Seniors” will be led by retired Lieutenant…

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Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022 Fire believed to have begun in shed spread quickly to the adjacent home in Orland Park on Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022. Neighbor alerts homeowner as the fire spread. No injuries reported. The Orland Fire District responded at 10:41 PM to a 911…

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Senator Hastings presents $610,000 state grant to Orland Fire to enhance regional 911 emergency system

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Senator Hastings presents $610,000 state grant to Orland Fire to enhance regional 911 emergency system Illinois Senator Michael Hastings joined officials of the Orland Fire Protection District on Thursday to announce the award of a $610,000 State Grant to enhance the district’s regional 911 emergency system and “save more lives.” Fire Chief Michael Schofield and several…

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Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague

September 28, 2022September 30, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague Cicero, IL — Officials of the Town of Cicero on Tuesday denounced arbitrator Cary Morgen who ordered the reinstatement of an employee involved in a felonious assault against a paramedic and who engaged in a verbal altercation with a supervisor. Firefighter Christopher J. Quelette was…

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Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 News Editor 2 Comments

Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders” Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District board of trustees this week denounced the adoption of the Illinois “Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act,” also known as the SAFE-T Act, saying it reduces punishments and accountability for criminals and while undermining…

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