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Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Several dozen young campers received training in basic fire safety and life-saving skills at the Orland Fire Protection District’s annual summer Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the district’s training center on 163rd Place in Orland Park. Children ages…
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Orland Fire to host Coffee & Conversation Feb 25 on: Protecting your Finances, Info for Seniors, & Staying Safe Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District and Fire Chief Kevin Doyle will host the next “Coffee & Conversation” on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 10 am until 12:00 pm at the OFPD Board…
Fire damages 2nd Floor Orland Park Apartment, no injuries A fire severely damaged a 2nd Floor Apartment at a building at 15100 block of El Cameno Terrace on Saturday night, Jan. 18, 2025. No one was injured but rescue crews from the Orland Fire Protection District helped find temporary shelter for several residents of the…
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Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study Fire numbers are lowest in December compared to the rest of the year, so January is a good time to start being more cautious. Cooking equipment ranked highly among the greatest fire hazards in winter. The clothes dryer ranked as the fourth most reported home equipment…
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