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Orland Fire to receive International Accreditation Status

August 23, 2018September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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Dryer fire in Orland Park home at 144th Block of Mason Lane

August 11, 2018August 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dryer fire in Orland Park home at 144th Block of Mason Lane The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a house fire located in the 14400 block of Mason Lane at approximately 11:56 PM on Friday night. OFPD Fire companies arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke coming from the sub-basement of the…

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Federal Judge Enters Judgment in Favor of Orland Fire Protection District

August 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Federal Judge Enters Judgment in Favor of Orland Fire Protection District After a week-long trial in the Northern District of Illinois, Federal Judge Thomas M. Durkin ruled in favor of the Orland Fire Protection District in a lawsuit filed against it by a major fire alarm monitoring company. The lawsuit alleged that the Fire District violated…

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Suburban backyard pool deck destroyed by fire, photos

August 4, 2018August 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suburban backyard pool deck destroyed by fire At approximately 10:30 PM on Friday August 3, 2018, the Orland Fire Protection District was notified of a house fire in the 100 block of Windmill Road in Orland Park. Upon arrival, Fire companies found a large pool deck and attached pool house fully involved in the rear…

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Orland Fire joins class action lawsuit to block Opioid addiction

August 2, 2018April 21, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire joins class action lawsuit to block Opioid addiction The Orland Fire Protection and 13 other municipalities including several from the southwest suburbs have filed a class action suit against Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of opioid-based prescription drugs, and 26 other defendants accused of downplaying the negative impact of opioids on users and fueling…

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Walmart Truck Fire Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Walmart Truck Fire Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018 On Wednesday, July 25 (2018), the Orland Fire Protection District received a 911 emergency call regarding a fire at the Walmart SuperCenter store at 9265 159th Street in Orland Hills. Upon arrival, Firefighters found a fully involved box-truck parked against the store building on the east side…

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Cardiac victim survives to thank Life Time employees and OFPD

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cardiac victim survives to thank Life Time employees and OFPD An Orland Park man who suffered cardiac arrest while exercising at Life Time Fitness expressed his gratitude on Tuesday (June 26, 2018) to the four employees of the fitness center and members of the Orland Fire Protection District whose actions saved his life. Michael Sanocki…

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Alert neighbor reports fire in neighbor’s garage saving home

June 16, 2018June 16, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alert neighbor reports fire in neighbor’s garage saving home An alert neighbor called 911 to report smoke and fire outside a neighbor’s home on Jillian Road in Orland Park on Friday (June 15, 2018) evening. The neighbor called 911 at 6 pm reporting seeing smoke and a small fire outside the neighbor’s house. The Orland…

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OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors The Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Senior Advisory Council and Aishling Companion Home Care will offer a presentation called “Ageless Grace” to help seniors and attendees better understand ways to improve brain functions during aging. The presentation,…

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Signup starts Monday June 4 for Orland Fire Junior Cadet program

June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Signup starts Monday June 4 for Orland Fire Junior Cadet program Young people between the ages of 13 and 15 can signup to participate in the Orland Fire Protection DIstrict’s Junior Cadet program Junior Cadet Program Overview (Monday July 16) The Orland Fire Protection District Junior Cadet Class (Pilot Program) is being offered this year as a one-day…

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Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing Safe grilling is the topic May 24 at the Orland Fire Protection District’s monthly program “Coffee and Conversations” which addresses a wide range of topics involving family and personal safety. How to barbecue safely and avoid mishaps is the topic of this month’s “Coffee and Conversation” hosted…

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Orland woman dies in cooking related fire

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland woman dies in cooking related fire An 89-year-old Orland Park resident died as a result of a kitchen fire in her home at the 7300 block of Paradise Lane Friday (April 6, 2018) evening around 5 pm, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District confirmed Tuesday. The victim was identified as Margaret Keane. The…

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Car fire at Orland Park Mall damages nearby vehicles

February 22, 2018February 24, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Car fire at Orland Park Mall damages nearby vehicles A vehicle fire at Orland Square Mall caused damage to three other vehicles Wednesday night, Feb. 21, 2018. Orland Firefighters were called to the Orland Square Mall to the lower-level Sears parking lot at about 8:30 pm following a report of a vehicle on fire. Firefighters…

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No injuries in fire that caused major damage to Red Robin in Orland Park

February 18, 2018February 23, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

No injuries in fire that caused major damage to Red Robin in Orland Park The Orland Fire Protection District responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers restaurant at 15503 South La Grange Road in Orland Park on Saturday at approximately 4:30 pm. Advance information from witnesses reported a blazing roof…

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New Emergency Training Classes set by Orland Fire District

January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Emergency Training Classes set by Orland Fire District Class enrollment deadline extended until Feb. 5, 2018 The Orland Fire Protection District announced a new class date for citizens interested in learning emergency training skills to help save lives, beginning Monday Feb. 5. The classes run about right weeks, officials said, and are held in…

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Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class

January 16, 2018January 17, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class Several times each year, the Orland Fire Protection District hosts a free training program to help everyday citizens learn the basics of emergency response to help family, friends or members of the public during emergencies. The effort often gives victims of heart attacks,…

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Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a reported brush fire at 135th and Wolf Road on Friday. The fire call was reported at around 1:30 pm. On arrival, firefighters found an area of tall grass and brush burning. Fire response crews worked about 45 minutes…

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Two garage fires in Orland Park

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two garage fires in Orland Park Crews responded to 9-1-1 emergency call involving a report of a possible garage fire at the 9000 block of 147th Street in Orland Park on Friday night at 6:56pm (Nov 24, 2017). Upon arrival Orland Fire Protection District firefighters found two detached garages on fire with exposure to the adjacent…

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