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Orland Fire District audit shows financial strength and responsibility

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District audit shows financial strength and responsibility Orland Fire District, Il — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) released its official annual audit on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 that reflects solid financial management and a “great respect” for the interests of taxpayers. Audits of government agencies are mandated by State Law in order…

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Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park Fire was discovered building inside the restaurant wall. Major damage averted, and no one was injured Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire at the Al Bahaar Restaurant, 39 Orland Square Dr., on Monday evening, April 22, 2024. At first,…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for Seniors Fire District invites Seniors to discuss surviving hearts and strokes. Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield hosts his “Coffee & Conversation” meeting Wed April 17 on lifesaving strategies Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield invites the public to attend…

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New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need Orland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Michael Schofield unveiled a new app at the Board meeting Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024 that will help improve lifesaving responses for cardiac arrest patients. The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) already is recognized as having one of the…

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Orland Fire Protection District honors firefighters who saved resident’s life

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Ray Hanania 4 Comments

Orland Fire Protection District honors firefighters who saved resident’s life Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District honored several firefighter/paramedics who saved the life of cardiac victim Don Torgerson. Torgerson and his wife and son attended the meeting of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 to express his gratitude…

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Eight injured when car plows into Sports Clip in Orland Hills

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Eight injured when car plows into Sports Clip in Orland Hills The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a reported accident on On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2 pm involving an auto that crashed into a business in the Walmart Shopping Center off of 159th Street. The business struck was Sports Clips, 9239…

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Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition Officials of the nation’s leading property & casualty insurance risk assessment, Verisk, presented officials of the Orland Fire Protection District with the organization’s highest honor, ISO 1. The ranking reflects an evaluation of more than a dozen aspects of the efficiency and effectiveness of…

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Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival The Orland Fire Protection District has a 71 percent Cardiac Arrest “Save Rate,” one of the highest in the region. Training in CPR or AED use can increase the survival of a cardiac arrest patient significantly more The chances of survival for a cardiac arrest patient…