Tag: Orland Fire Protection District

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. The homeowner was preparing food for dinner on the stove when the fire occurred. Crews…

Business, Cook County, Fire, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Photos

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

July 30, 2021August 9, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday outlined its achievements from the past year during an appearance before the Fire District’s Board of Trustees. Curt Unander, a 22-year resident of Orland Park who represents the Senior Advisory Board, reported that…

Fire, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 News Editor

Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District Jim Hickey is running for re-election for the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees touting one of the best national records of any fire district in the country. Hickey, who previously served as OFPD Board President, has worked to make the Fire District the best…

elections, Government, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia In partnership with Aishling Companion Home Care, the OFPD introduced the District’s New Coffee & Conversation Community Outreach Program to help inform and educate residents on the many free educational meetings that impact the lives of the Orland Residents including Dementia. The Fire District, rated as…

Fire, Health, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park

Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Home fire in Orland Park: no one injured The Orland Fire Protection District received a call for a house fire on the 16000 block of Haven Ave. at around 8:20 AM on Friday. Companies arrived to find smoke billowing from the eves of the house and filling up the home. Most of the damage impacted the…

Cook County, Fire, General Topics, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Photos

Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District The Orland Fire Protection District strongly condemns the Illinois Legislature’s adoption of a law, HB 3653, that impose sweeping changes to police departments throughout the State of Illinois that undermine the support of our men and women in Blue and their ability to fight crime….

Cook County, Crime, Fire, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Provides Gifts and Meals for Over 200 Families

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Provides Gifts and Meals for Over 200 Families Generous community supports Holiday Program. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Township board distributed food and toys to more than 200 needy families during the Township’s annual Holiday Program Through many acts of kindness and generosity, the holidays were made a little brighter for…

coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Neighbor’s fast response at early stages of stove-top fire prevented major damage to home

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Neighbor’s fast response at early stages of stove-top fire prevented major damage to home A neighbor who saw smoke coming from an Orland Hills home arrived at the scene with a fire extinguisher to find a stove-top burning and helped suppress the fire that could have gotten out of control and caused more damage. The…

Cook County, Features, Fire, General Topics, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland

Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street Firefighters at the Orland Fire Protection District’s Station 5 at 8851 W. 143rd Street were conducting their afternoon exercise routines inside the firehouse on Saturday (Sept. 5, 2020) at 2:50 PM when they smelled something burning outside. The OFPD firefighters rushed…

breaking news, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park

July 30, 2020July 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park A fire seriously damaged the very popular fast food restaurant Don’s Hot Dogs early Wednesday Morning (July 29, 2020 at around 12: 45 AM). The Orland Fire Protection District responded quickly and fought the blaze that caused serious damage to the building….

Business, Cook County, Fire, General Topics, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Releases, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Popular hotdog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, destroyed by fire

July 29, 2020July 5, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Popular hot dog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, damaged by fire The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a 911 report of a structure fire at Don’s Hot Dogs located at 7245 W. 151st Street in Orland Park early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire that broke through the roof. Crews began an…

breaking news, Cook County, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Photos, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire District touts “Dementia Friendly” awareness to support residents in need

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District touts “Dementia Friendly” awareness to support residents in need The Orland Fire Protection District declared in partnership with the Village of Orland Park, the Orland Chamber of Commerce and Aishling Companion Home Care announced that it is recognizing the needs of individuals who suffer from dementia. The Fire District announced it is…

Briefs, Cook County, Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12 The Orland Fire District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 9 PM on Friday June 12, 2020 for a fire in the garage in the 15200 block of Woodmar Drive. Garage Fire on the 15200 block of Woodmar Drive. Video courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District…

Fire, News, Orland Park, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th The Orland Fire District responded to the 143 block of Beacon in the Old Orland Historic District for a reported structure fire on Tuesday, May 12. Upon arrival, Battalion 6 found a two-story wood frame building with smoke coming from the rear of the structure. The alarm…

Cook County, Fire, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire’s popular Coffee & Conversation resumes with virtual online meetings

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire’s popular Coffee & Conversation resumes with virtual online meetings The Orland Fire Protection District will resume the popular and monthly Coffee & Conversation monthly meetings for residents and especially seniors in the Fire District. The event is co-hosted by Aishling Companion Home Care and participation does require downloading an App to permit your…

Briefs, Features, Fire, Government, News, Orland Park

Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire A home under renovation on the 147th Block of Holly Court in Orland Park was damaged by fire on Monday. Neighbors witnessed heavy smoke coming from the property and alerted the Orland Fire Protection District. Firefighters arriving on the scene quickly brought the fire under control. Officials from…

Fire, News, Orland Park

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

February 8, 2020February 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings Two vehicles in separate accidents crash into buildings, one on Friday afternoon crashing through a window and wall at a Dunkin Donuts at 156th and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park, and another in the early morning hours Saturday crashing into the front door of a home…

Cook County, Crime, Fire, General Topics, News, Orland Park, Photos, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life A young girl was killed in a two-car vehicle accident that took place at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue on Thursday evening around 9:30 pm in what witnesses described as snowy conditions. The accident damage to the two vehicles involved was described as extensive by Orland…

Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Police