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

Posted on November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee
Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee

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

Posted on May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers
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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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“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24
“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24 The Orland Fire District urges the “Plan Your Escape” message for our annual Open House which will be held onSept. 24th. The Orland Fire Protection District will host its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24 in anticipation with…

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