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ORLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
9788 W 151 ST
ORLAND PARK, IL  60462

Business Phone
708-349-0074

Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST

 

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Summer Intern
We are looking for a summer intern to assist with administrative work. The applicant must be enrolled in a college program. To get more information, download the job posting. Deadline to apply is May 5.

Executive Secretary
OFPD has an opening for an executive secretary with job duties and requirements available at this download.

Administrative Secretary
OFPD has another opening for an administrative secretary with job duties and requirements available here.

The files are in PDF format. If you need software to view the files, click on the button
     
A New Program for Seniors

Orland Fire Protection District in partnership with Orland Township is presenting a new program titled
Remembering When.

Remembering When is a Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help older adults live safely at home for as long as possible.

Fact: At age 65, older adults are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires or falls compared to the population at large.

Fact: Thirty percent of people age 65 and older are involved in falls each year, the leading cause of death from unintentional injury in the home.

Fact: In the U.S. and Canada, adults age 65 and older make up about 12 percent of the population–and their numbers are increasing.

Remembering When is centered around 16 key safety messages–eight fire prevention and eight fall prevention–developed by experts from national and local safety organizations as well as through focus group testing.

Remembering When will be presented to senior groups in the Orland Township area in the near future. We will offer the program to senior organizations, condo association meetings, church groups, or any organization that is interested in learning about fire and fall prevention.

If you would like more information or are interested in setting up a class for your group or organization, please call the Orland Fire Protection District at
708-349-0074, ext 210 (Nancy).

Check out the NFPA site and download Remembering When newsletters here.

2007 Employees of Year

Recently, Chief Bryant Krizik recognized two employees for their contributions to the Fire District during the past year at the annual awards night. Citing the criteria used to determine the recipients, he explained that he looked at their performance during the year, attendance, participation in  tasks outside their job description, attitude, professionalism, dedication, loyalty and initiative. Both recipients were surprised by having their families at the ceremony.

William Neumann, Communications Director, was awarded Employee of the Year while Pam Exline received Firefighter-Paramedic of the Year recognition.

Bill spent much of the year working to implement the new dispatch system. He worked many additional hours during system failures and staffing shortages. He is very professional in stressful situations and has taken the initiative to pursue funding sources and develop procedures that improve the District. Bill, white shirt sitting at the console at left, oversees the transition to the new dispatch software.


Pam coordinated several programs beyond her job description. She served as a mentor / advocate for new firefighters as well as working on the Union overtime committee. Awarded an Illinois Fire Chief grant to continue her education, she is pursuing an associates degree at Moraine Valley Community College. She was recognized as someone who is always willing to improve the process in a positive manner. Pam participated at many of the District's public events.

Fundraiser and Chili Cook-off

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery of Orland Park hosted their 12th Annual Fire Chief Chili Cook-Off on March 26. Rock Bottom brews a special ale for a month-long fundraising event culminating in the chili cook-off as a national fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. All funds raised stay in the in the local area according to MDA District Director Anna Fratto.

Rock Bottom General Manager Sean Skilnik explained the fundraiser is one of their biggest limited-time offers and ties into the company's philanthropic nature. He was able to get memorabilia from the Fire District to display in the restaurant during the event. Fire hose, photos of firefighters, emergency lights, a siren and firefighter t-shirts were hung from walls and displayed on shelves.

The chili cook-off was hotly contested with Dan Silvius of Tinley Park taking the top spot. Two firefighters and enthusiastic cooks from OFPD placed second and third in the competition. Nick DeLuca narrowly beat out Ted Klekamp but there's a sure bet there will be a rematch next year. Both are looking to take the top spot and get bragging rights about their chili.

Recruit Academies

Photos of the 2007 Recruit Academy graduation are posted on the Hot Views page.

We've also posted a video of the 2006 OFPD Recruit academy on the Hot Views page. This was shown at the graduation ceremony. Check it out!

2008 Budget is Adopted

The Fire District has adopted its 2008 budget. Click here to view the document in Word format, or here for a PDF.

Final Firefighter List Posted Online

The Orland Fire Protection District has conducted a test for FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC. The FINAL LIST is posted.

GO TO FF_TEST by
CLICKING HERE.

Videos Available

OFPD has produced a video, Without Warning, explaining our benchmark response of 4 personnel in 5 minutes so we can provide "the best care for the most." If you have a life-threatening emergency, you need ALS care within 4 - 6 minutes. All OFPD fire apparatus and ambulances are Advanced Life Support equipped and respond with firefighter-paramedics.

The video plays in Windows Media Player. Watch the
video.  (3.66 MB file) Total playing time is 1:32 minutes.

View the video explaining the role of the Orland Fire District. In "Who We Are," you'll learn about the services we provide and the benchmark we try to meet every day. Click here to view this wmv file.

Holidays mean candles. Unattended candles can spell trouble if they ignite a flammable material. Watch our video on candle safety.

Distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves but everyone else on the road. Learn about dangerous actions that make you less attentive when driving. Watch now.

Devices to restart your heart are being installed at malls, theatres, churches, and gyms. These Automatic External Defibrillators can be life-saving. Watch this video showing the teamwork involved in this incident - it all starts with citizens knowing what to do in an emergency. For more information about CPR, call 349-0074.

Here's a high energy look at the services offered by the Fire District. Watch it.

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ISO Class 2 Department

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Patrick Maher, President
Martin McGill, Treasurer
Patricia Corcoran, Secretary
Salvatore "Bob" Cacciato, Trustee
Glenn Michalek, Trustee

FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Paul O'Grady, Chairman
Mary Beth Casper
Thomas Lia


FIRE CHIEF

Bryant Krizik

    

MISSION


The Orland Fire Protection District's Staff is dedicated to preserving life and property while valuing full accountability to each other and the people we serve.
 
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