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Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9 The Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will host a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, for newly appointed Fire Chief John Purtill. During the ceremony, the board will also swear-in Joshua Girdick as Deputy Chief of Operations and Shawn…

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Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee The Orland Fire Protection District, at its regular meeting on Oct. 28, 2025, officially welcomed the newly appointed Fire Chief, Kevin Doyle. Doyle was welcomed to his first official meeting by Board President Beth Damas Kaspar and the Fire Trustees, and he…

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Orland Fire Protection District receives the nation’s highest accreditation honor

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District receives the nation’s highest accreditation honor The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) Wednesday was awarded “International Accredited Agency” status, the highest possible rating for effectiveness as a firefighting agency, presented by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE). The “Accredited Agency” status…

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Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers Orland Fire District — The Orland Fire Protection District swore in two new trustees on Tuesday (May 23) who were elected in the April 4, 2023 elections to six year terms, Tina Zekich and Angela Greenfield. OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield also reported during…

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Senator Hastings presents $610,000 state grant to Orland Fire to enhance regional 911 emergency system

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 News Editor No Comments

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

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 News Editor No Comments

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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Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs Robert M. Buhs is credited with building the Orland Fire Protection District rising from the ranks of volunteer through serving as Fire Chief until 2003. The OFPD, which is recognized as having the highest save rate in the country, dedicated the Robert…

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Waiting is over for Daly

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Waiting is over for Daly Longtime Bridgeview firefighter named chief By Steve Metsch When he was a kid, Michael Daly wanted to be a firefighter. “It’s something that always interested me. I liked how it was challenging and exciting,” he recalled. “I like that you can have an impact on the people around you. It’s…

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