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Orland Fire Protection District “Save Rate” rises to 71 percent

Posted on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District “Save Rate” rises to 71 percent
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Orland Fire Protection District “Save Rate” rises to 71 percent Fire Chief Schofield emphasizes during lifesaving ceremony that citizens “have a better chance of surviving a heart attack if that heart attack happens in Orland” OFPD, Orland Park — Citizens who experience a heart attack have a significantly increased chance to survive a heart attack…

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First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats

Posted on January 31, 2023February 6, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats
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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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Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter

Posted on November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter
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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

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022
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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

Posted on October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Senator Hastings presents $610,000 state grant to Orland Fire to enhance regional 911 emergency system
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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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Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Attorney James Roche

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Attorney James Roche
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Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Attorney James Roche Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District offered their condolences to the family of James Roche, who passed away this week. Roche had served as the attorney for the OFPD for nearly two decades, officials said. “Jim was a strong advocate for the fire…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment

Posted on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment
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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment Nearly 500 people attended an open house hosted by the Orland Fire Protection District at the Chief Art Granat, Sr., Training Campus Saturday (Sept. 24, 2022) that featured an up-close look at the techniques firefighters used to respond to emergencies. Demonstrations…

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

Posted on September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 By News Editor 2 Comments on Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”
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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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“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24
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“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24 The Orland Fire District urges the “Plan Your Escape” message for our annual Open House which will be held onSept. 24th. The Orland Fire Protection District will host its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24 in anticipation with…

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Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves

Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 By News Editor 1 Comment on Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves
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Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves Candidate for Cook County Board of Commissioner for the 17th District Daniel Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” and hopes to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserve Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Daniel…

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Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road

Posted on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road
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Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road A fire that started on the back patio of a row house located at 146th Street and Morningside Road in Orland Park spread to the home and injured one resident. Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) said that the fire was reported…

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Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections
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Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday said there will be no reduction in emergency fire response services as a result of the inability of Cook County to collect taxes during which fund government unit services like the fire district, Fire Chief Michael…

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