Fire Districts asks community to donate to Toy Drive The Orland Fire Protection District is hosting its annual TOY DRIVE this year! “The drive is very important and helps bring cheer and smiles to the faces of children and families who are facing need this holiday season,” said Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield. “We’re asking members of the…
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Fire, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagolandcharity , Chief Michael Schofield , firefighters , Holiday Toy collection , OFPD , Orland Fire Protection District , Orland Park , Toy Box Connection , Toys for the Treasure Chest Foundation Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20 The Orland Fire Protection District will celebrate its 50thAnniversary as a Fire District and its 125thyear fighting fires during its annual Open House on Saturday July 20, 2019. The annual Open House will be extra special this year, as the Orland Fire Protection District celebrates its…
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Events, Fire, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland50th anniversary , Fire Department , firefighters , firemen , free , July 20 , Open House , Orland Fire Protection District , public event , Saturday OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program The Orland Fire Protection District Tuesday (Feb 26, 2019) honored 12 citizens who completed the district’s nine-week emergency response training class called CERT — Citizen Emergency Response Team. Battalion Chief William Ledden who supervises the training course said that 52 residents have graduated since th program began….
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Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban ChicagolandBattallion Chief William Leddin , Chief Michael Schofield , Chris Evoy , citizen training , CPR , emergency training , Fire Department , firefighters , heart attacks , lifesaving , Orland Fire Protection District One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire Firefighters from the Orland Fire Protection District received a 9-1-1 call at 4:50 PM on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 15, 2019) reporting a fire in a two-story split-level home consumed in heavy smoke at the 14200 Block of 84th Avenue in Orland Park. One resident was outside…
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breaking news, Fire, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland3 injured , Christ Hospital , firefighters , home fire , house fire , one critical injury , Orland Fire Protection District , Orland Park Orland Fire Protection District Commemorates 9/11 The Orland Fire Protection District held a memorial Tuesday for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that took place 17 years ago. Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield led the commemoration and Pastor Evan Goranson offered the prayer during the ceremony which was held at the Fire…
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Fire, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland2001 , 9/11 , commemoration , firefighters , first responders , memorial , New York , Orland Fire Protection District , Sept. 11 , terrorist attacks , Twin Towers , victims of terrorism Orland Fire to receive International Accreditation Status The International Center for Public Safety Excellence (ICPSE) and Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) have awarded the Orland Fire Protection District the highest honor of “International Accreditation Status.” Accreditation affirms that the Orland Fire Protection District’s safety and emergency response duties are performed using industry best practices…
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