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Orland Park apartment fire Saturday morning, no injuries Orland Fire Protection District, IL — At 5:40 AM on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, units of the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire located at a two-story apartment building on the 15200 block of El Camino Terrace in Orland Park. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke…
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Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire Orland Fire Protection District issues warning regarding injuries from Lithium Batteries Orland Fire Protection District — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) is raising awareness about the growing dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in everyday devices…
Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire Orland Fire Protection District, IL – One firefighter with the Orland Fire Protection District suffered minor injuries but was treated and released after battling a home fire in Orland Park Tuesday (09-23-25) afternoon. Emergency calls identified heavy smoke billowing from a two-story residential home with…
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Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic Orland Fire Protection District, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District is accepting applications from the public for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Individuals who are between 21 and 35 years of age can apply, with certain minimum required qualifications. The starting salary for new…
No one injured in Orland Park apartment building fire Thursday Orland Fire Protection District, IL – No one was injured when an Orland Park home caught fire Thursday. OFPD Officials are investigating the cause of the fire that burned the kitchen of an apartment building, but suspect it may be related to the oven in…
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Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night Three residents treated for minor injuries at the scenes, and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and released. Firefighters of the Orland Fire Protection District battled two separate fires hours apart on Friday night, one at an apartment building and another…
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Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a structure fire call at 6:30 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025, located at the 15600 Block of 112th Court in Orland Park. On arrival, OFPD Engine Company #3 reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Firefighters…
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Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries Orland Park, IL – The fast response of Orland Fire Protection District firefighters helped to quickly extinguish a fire at a popular big box retailer, Marshalls Department store on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The fire was reported at approximately 12 noon at the store’s…
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Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission The Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Fire Commissioners on Monday, July 7, 2025, administered the Oath of Office to Mohammed Jaber, 42, to fill a vacancy on the three-member board. The Fire Commission reviews and recommends issues related to the hiring of firefighters and…
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Orland Fire District reports several 4th of July fires but no injuries Orland Park, IL — Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District reported on Saturday that there were eight minor fires due to the use of fireworks but no injuries during the 4th of July holiday Friday. Interim Fire Chief John Purtill said that…
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Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp Orland Park, IL – On June 25, the OFPD hosted its annual Kids’ Fire & Life Safety Camp at our District Training Center. And, on June 26, the OFPD hosted the Junior Cadet Camp at the Training Center. Both programs were a tremendous success…
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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will participate with the Village of Orland Park for their “Food Trucks & Touch a Truck” night to be held on Thursday, July 12, 2025. Children and families will be able to enjoy food at the event and also…
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Opinion: Edgar County Watchdogs continue to exaggerate and lie for political pals The so-called “newspaper” the “Edgar County Watchdogs” (Illinois Leaks) continue to publish misleading and distorted information pimping for their political pals and cronies to attack anyone they disagree with. The website can’t get its facts right, and it twists and distorts FOIA information…
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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 11 am at the Fire District Training Center, 10728 W 163rd St, Orland Park. The event features live demonstrations of situations firefighters often face, from fighting fires to rescues…
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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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Fiscal Voices candidates to take Oath of Office for Trustee for Orland Fire District Monday The Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety candidates will be sworn in to their seats as Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District at a special meeting of the Fire District on Monday, May 5, 2025, beginning at 5 PM. Taking…
Brush fire in Orland Park extinguished Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire on Thursday, April 24, 2025 located near the 11900 block of Bates Court. Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield reported that the fire had burned for about two hours and damaged five acres before being brought…
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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