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Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire
Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire

Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire A home under renovation on the 147th Block of Holly Court in Orland Park was damaged by fire on Monday. Neighbors witnessed heavy smoke coming from the property and alerted the Orland Fire Protection District. Firefighters arriving on the scene quickly brought the fire under control. Officials from…

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Several pets killed in single family Orland Park Home fire on Easter Sunday

Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Several pets killed in single family Orland Park Home fire on Easter Sunday
Several pets killed in single family Orland Park Home fire on Easter Sunday

Several pets killed in single family Orland Park Home fire on Easter Sunday A fire in an Orland Park home that occurred when the residents were not in the home on Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020) took the lives of three dogs and two cats, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District said. Officials said the…

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Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election
Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election In a major boost to his commonsense campaign for re-election, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced today that he has been endorsed by the two largest unions representing Chicago police officers and firefighters. Lipinski, who represents Illinois’ Third Congressional District,  received endorsements from the Chicago Fraternal Order of…

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Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

Posted on February 8, 2020February 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings
Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings Two vehicles in separate accidents crash into buildings, one on Friday afternoon crashing through a window and wall at a Dunkin Donuts at 156th and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park, and another in the early morning hours Saturday crashing into the front door of a home…

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Vigil held in Cicero for victims of Feb. 2 fire

Posted on February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vigil held in Cicero for victims of Feb. 2 fire
Vigil held in Cicero for victims of Feb. 2 fire

Vigil held in Cicero for victims of Feb. 2 fire Hundreds of friends, neighbors, school children and local officials led a vigil to pay tribute to two victims who died in  a fire in Cicero on February 4, 2020. One of the victims was a five year old kindergarten student who attended Liberty School. Officials…

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Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life

Posted on January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life
Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life

Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life A young girl was killed in a two-car vehicle accident that took place at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue on Thursday evening around 9:30 pm in what witnesses described as snowy conditions. The accident damage to the two vehicles involved was described as extensive by Orland…

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Chances of surviving heart attack the best in Orland Fire District

Posted on January 3, 2020August 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chances of surviving heart attack the best in Orland Fire District
Chances of surviving heart attack the best in Orland Fire District

Chances of surviving heart attack the best in Orland Fire District By Chief Michael Schofield Your chances of surviving a heart attack — cardiac arrest — in the region served by the Orland Fire Protection District are better than in most other regions in the country. This achievement has been recognized nationally and was the…

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Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive

Posted on November 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive
Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive

Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive The Orland Fire Protection District is hosting its annual TOY DRIVE this year!  “The drive is very important and helps bring cheer and smiles to the faces of children and families who are facing need this holiday season,” said Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield. “We’re asking members of the…

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Bridgeview Fire Vehicle stolen, no one injured

Posted on July 25, 2019July 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bridgeview Fire Vehicle stolen, no one injured
Bridgeview Fire Vehicle stolen, no one injured

Bridgeview Fire Vehicle stolen, no one injured A Bridgeview Fire Department personal command vehicle (SUV) was left idling in “Park” in front of the Bridgeview Fire House Station 2 at 100th Place just west of Harlem Avenue where it was stolen Thursday morning around 11 am. The Battalion Chief had left the car running (which is…

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Court rejects lawsuit to force Orland Fire District to change Fire Alarm response system

Posted on July 18, 2019November 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Court rejects lawsuit to force Orland Fire District to change Fire Alarm response system

Court rejects lawsuit to force Orland Fire District to change Fire Alarm response system Appeals Court affirms the right of the Orland Fire Protection District to use one emergency response agency to direct emergency response calls. Fire District officials say ruling saves district funds but more importantly reduces the dispatch time, arguing “every second counts”…

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Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20
Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20

Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20 The Orland Fire Protection District will celebrate its 50thAnniversary as a Fire District and its 125thyear fighting fires during its annual Open House on Saturday July 20, 2019. The annual Open House will be extra special this year, as the Orland Fire Protection District celebrates its…

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Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe

Posted on July 7, 2019July 10, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe
Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe

Fire causes serious damage to Orland Home, residents safe Landscapers alerted a woman and three children to a fire that ravaged their attached garage and was quickly spreading to their home on Saturday afternoon on the 14200 Block of Woodward Drive in Orland Park. The 911 call was made around 2:24 PM.   Firefighters with…

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OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program

Posted on February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program
OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program

OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program The Orland Fire Protection District Tuesday (Feb 26, 2019) honored 12 citizens who completed the district’s nine-week emergency response training class called CERT — Citizen Emergency Response Team. Battalion Chief William Ledden who supervises the training course said that 52 residents have graduated since th program began….

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One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire
One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire

One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire Firefighters from the Orland Fire Protection District received a 9-1-1 call at 4:50 PM on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 15, 2019) reporting a fire in a two-story split-level home consumed in heavy smoke at the 14200 Block of 84th Avenue in Orland Park. One resident was outside…

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Four rescued in fire in Cicero late last night

Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Four rescued in fire in Cicero late last night
Four rescued in fire in Cicero late last night

Four rescued in fire in Cicero late last night Four residents including two children were rescued from a burning apartment building late on Tuesday night (Dec. 4, 2018) by the Town of Cicero Fire Department. A total of 18 people were displaced and assisted in finding emergency shelter. There were no injuries Cicero Firefighters extinguished…

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Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park
Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park

Sprinkler extinguishes early morning fire at Patio Restaurant in Orland Park An early morning fire at the Patio Restaurant was controlled by a fire sprinkler minimizing damage and was quickly extinguished when firefighters arrived. At about 01:30 AM this morning, Thursday Nov. 22, 2018, Orland Fire Protection DIstrict was dispatched to the Patio Restaurant, 7830…

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Cicero honors firefighters who saved lives at 50th Court Apartment fire

Posted on September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero honors firefighters who saved lives at 50th Court Apartment fire
Cicero honors firefighters who saved lives at 50th Court Apartment fire

Cicero honors firefighters who saved lives at 50th Court Apartment fire Town President Larry Dominick and Cicero Fire Chief Dominick Buscemi this week honored the firefighters who successfully put out a fire that severely damaged a large apartment building at 1637 50th Court on August 19, 2018 saving the lives of dozens of residents and…

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Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness

Posted on September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness
Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness

Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) will host an eight-week program to train residents to be able to assist in responding to public emergencies and offer basic emergency services. Enrollment for the free participation is still open to the public. Participants receive a certification and become members…

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