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School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries
School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries

School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to an emergency call Friday when a school bus stalled on railroad tracks at 167th and 109th Avenue in Orland Park and was hit by a METRA train. Fire Chief Michael Schofield said that fast…

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No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment

Posted on January 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment
No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment

No injuries in basement fire in Orland Park Apartment A basement fire damaged a 4-Unit apartment building early Sunday morning (Jan. 30, 2022) in Orland Park. The fire was extinguished quickly and damage was kept to a small area of the basement, although smoke filled the building. Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD)…

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Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure
Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….

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Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries
Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 11:58 AM of a house fire on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by a neighbor who  noticed smoke coming from a house behind them in the 16800 block of 89th Ct. in Orland Hills. The first arriving companies arrived within 3…

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Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park
Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire in an apartment building at the 9300 block that spread to two apartments and caused smoke damage throughout the three-story, 12 unit apartment building on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured. The…

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Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements

Posted on August 30, 2021September 7, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements
Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements

Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL-03) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record to honor the brave First Responders of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD), which serves and protects the residents of Orland Park, Orland Hills, and unincorporated areas of Orland Township. “Due to their excellence, Orland…

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Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair

Posted on August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair
Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair

Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair The public turned out to ready their children for the opening of local schools at the Orland Township Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday August 14. Orland Township’s Back-to-School Health Fair, hosted by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees, greeted the families and were joined…

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Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries
Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 9:46am of a house fire on Wednesday, August 11th by a neighbor that noticed smoke coming from an unoccupied house in the 14900 block of Dogwood. The first arriving companies arrived within 3 minutes from the time of the alarm. Battalion…

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Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage
Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. The homeowner was preparing food for dinner on the stove when the fire occurred. Crews…

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Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

Posted on July 30, 2021August 9, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements
Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday outlined its achievements from the past year during an appearance before the Fire District’s Board of Trustees. Curt Unander, a 22-year resident of Orland Park who represents the Senior Advisory Board, reported that…

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No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park
No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park

No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park The Orland Fire District responded to Life Time Fitness, 16333 LaGrange Road at 7:18 pm for an automatic fire alarm from the property on Friday evening April 16, 2021. Upon arrival, evacuation was in progress. Fire crews entered the building to investigate the…

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Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 By News Editor
Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District

Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District Jim Hickey is running for re-election for the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees touting one of the best national records of any fire district in the country. Hickey, who previously served as OFPD Board President, has worked to make the Fire District the best…

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Fire at Orland Park home; firefighters urge residents to clear snow from nearby fire hydrants

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire at Orland Park home; firefighters urge residents to clear snow from nearby fire hydrants
Fire at Orland Park home; firefighters urge residents to clear snow from nearby fire hydrants

Fire at Orland Park home; firefighters urge residents to clear snow from nearby fire hydrants One resident treated for smoke inhalation in attached garage fire. Firefighters had to dig out fire hydrants that were hidden by accumulated snow shoveled and plowed from driveways. The Orland Fire Protection District urged residents to help ensure that the fire…

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Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia
Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia In partnership with Aishling Companion Home Care, the OFPD introduced the District’s New Coffee & Conversation Community Outreach Program to help inform and educate residents on the many free educational meetings that impact the lives of the Orland Residents including Dementia. The Fire District, rated as…

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Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured
Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured

Home fire in Orland Park: no one injured The Orland Fire Protection District received a call for a house fire on the 16000 block of Haven Ave. at around 8:20 AM on Friday. Companies arrived to find smoke billowing from the eves of the house and filling up the home. Most of the damage impacted the…

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Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District
Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District

Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District The Orland Fire Protection District strongly condemns the Illinois Legislature’s adoption of a law, HB 3653, that impose sweeping changes to police departments throughout the State of Illinois that undermine the support of our men and women in Blue and their ability to fight crime….

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Neighbor’s fast response at early stages of stove-top fire prevented major damage to home

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Neighbor’s fast response at early stages of stove-top fire prevented major damage to home
Neighbor’s fast response at early stages of stove-top fire prevented major damage to home

Neighbor’s fast response at early stages of stove-top fire prevented major damage to home A neighbor who saw smoke coming from an Orland Hills home arrived at the scene with a fire extinguisher to find a stove-top burning and helped suppress the fire that could have gotten out of control and caused more damage. The…

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No injuries in Fire that destroyed Orland Park home

Posted on October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on No injuries in Fire that destroyed Orland Park home
No injuries in Fire that destroyed Orland Park home

No injuries in Fire that destroyed Orland Park home An Orland Park residential home sustained serious damage during a fire Sunday evening on Oct. 4, 2020. No one was injured. Attached are photos of the fire from the Orland Fire Protection District The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a 911 Fire Emergency call at around…

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