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Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night
Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

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

Posted on August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries
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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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Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries

Posted on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries
Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries

Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries Orland Park, IL – The fast response of Orland Fire Protection District firefighters helped to quickly extinguish a fire at a popular big box retailer, Marshalls Department store on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The fire was reported at approximately 12 noon at the store’s…

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Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s
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Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s Orland Park, IL – About 100 children and their parents participated in an exploration of an Orland Fire Protection District Fire Truck at a “Frozen with a Firefighter” event hosted by McDonald’s in Orland Park. Each child and parent attending the event received a free Frozen drink, courtesy…

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Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission

Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission
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Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission The Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Fire Commissioners on Monday, July 7, 2025, administered the Oath of Office to Mohammed Jaber, 42, to fill a vacancy on the three-member board. The Fire Commission reviews and recommends issues related to the hiring of firefighters and…

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Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries
Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries

Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries Orland Park, IL — Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District reported on Saturday that there were eight minor fires due to the use of fireworks but no injuries during the 4th of July holiday Friday. Interim Fire Chief John Purtill said that…

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Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp

Posted on June 26, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp
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Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp Orland Park, IL – On June 25, the OFPD hosted its annual Kids’ Fire & Life Safety Camp at our District Training Center. And, on June 26, the OFPD hosted the Junior Cadet Camp at the Training Center. Both programs were a tremendous success…

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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

Posted on June 9, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12
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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will participate with the Village of Orland Park for their “Food Trucks & Touch a Truck” night to be held on Thursday, July 12, 2025. Children and families will be able to enjoy food at the event and also…

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