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

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
Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

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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Opinion: Edgar County Watchdogs continue to exaggerate and lie for political union pals

Posted on June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opinion: Edgar County Watchdogs continue to exaggerate and lie for political union pals

Opinion: Edgar County Watchdogs continue to exaggerate and lie for political union pals The so-called “newspaper” the “Edgar County Watchdogs” (Illinois Leaks) continue to publish misleading and distorted information pimping for their political pals and cronies to attack anyone they disagree with. The website can’t get its facts right, and it twists and distorts FOIA…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Posted on June 6, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28
Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 11 am at the Fire District Training Center, 10728 W 163rd St, Orland Park. The event features live demonstrations of situations firefighters often face, from fighting fires to rescues…

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​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President

Posted on May 7, 2025June 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President
​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President

​Orland Fire District elects woman Board President Orland Fire Protection District Trustee Beth Damas Kaspar, who recently won re-election to a six-year term as Trustee, was elected on Tuesday (May 5, 2025) to serve as the Fire District’s first woman Board President in the past two decades. Damas Kaspar was sworn into her second term along…

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Registration opens May 9 for Orland Fire Kids Camp and Jr Cadet Programs

Posted on May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Registration opens May 9 for Orland Fire Kids Camp and Jr Cadet Programs
Registration opens May 9 for Orland Fire Kids Camp and Jr Cadet Programs

Registration opens May 9 for Orland Fire Kids Camp and Jr Cadet Programs Registration will open on May 9 for two programs designed to help young children and teenagers learn about the role of Fire Fights. The two programs include the Kids Fire and Life Safety Camp, where children aged 8 to 12 years old…

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Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday
Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday

Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday The Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety candidates will be sworn in to their seats as Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District at a special meeting of the Fire District on Monday, May 5, 2025, beginning at 5 PM. Taking…

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Brush fire in Orland Park extinguished

Posted on April 25, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Brush fire in Orland Park extinguished
Brush fire in Orland Park extinguished

Brush fire in Orland Park extinguished Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire on Thursday, April 24, 2025 located near the 11900 block of Bates Court. Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield reported that the fire had burned for about two hours and damaged five acres before being brought…

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Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher

Posted on April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher
Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher

Orland Fire Board salutes outgoing members Brudnak and Schirmacher Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) honored the service of two outgoing Board Trustees on Tuesday, (April 22, 2025) President John Brudnak and Treasurer Jayne Schirmacher. The OFPD will administer the Oath of Office at ceremonies to be held in early May to an incumbent…

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Vehicles crash in Orland Park and one careens into a nearby home Friday April 4, 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vehicles crash in Orland Park and one careens into a nearby home Friday April 4, 2025
Vehicles crash in Orland Park and one careens into a nearby home Friday April 4, 2025

Vehicles crash in Orland Park and one careens into a nearby home Friday April 4, 2025 Two vehicles crashed at 151st and just east of 80th Avenue in Orland Park (at Meadow Lane), about a half block east of 80th Avenue and near the Orland Fire Protection District Station #2, on Friday morning April 4,…

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Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan

Posted on March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan
Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan

Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, and several officials including from Cook County, the State of Illinois and from officials of the Orland Fire Protection District offered their best wishes to the Muslim American community as they prepared…

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Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race
Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race The independent candidates seeking re-election and election to the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025 General election have launched their website and Facebook page to inform voters about their experience, platform and news. The candidates are Donald “DJ”…

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Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

Posted on March 5, 2025March 8, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate
Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate Three seats are up for election on April 1 for the Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees and three slates of candidates are competing for those seats. The independent slate, Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety, includes two Orland Fire Protection District officials, incumbent Trustee…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12
Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will host is next “Coffee & Conversation” public meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 beginning at 10 AM. The meeting features special guests who address topics of interest to district residents. This meeting’s focus is “Empowered Aging: Finding the Right…

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Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14

Posted on February 10, 2025February 13, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14
Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14

Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14 Tickets for the Orland Fire Protection District’s popular Senior Citizen “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” luncheon go on sale beginning Monday, Feb 17, 2025, at the OFPD Administration building, 9790 W. 151st Street. The event will be held on March 14. It sells out…

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Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 By News Editor 1 Comment on Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries
Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries

Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries An apartment on the second floor of a 6-unit condominium building at the 15300 block of Treetop Drive in Orland Park was seriously damaged by fire on Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2025. The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the fire which was reported at 11:30…

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Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene

Posted on January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 By News Editor 1 Comment on Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene
Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene

Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield presented awards and citations to Firefighters who volunteered to help residents in North Carolina during the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Schofield presents awards to Firefighters and Orland Park Police who saved the life of a fire colleague…

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Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries

Posted on January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 By News Editor 1 Comment on Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries
Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries

Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family condo building in the 15800 block of Orlan Brook Drive in Orland Park reported at around 1 PM on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. It was the second apartment fire…

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