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Q : How do I
become a firefighter with the Orland Fire Protection District?
A : See the EMPLOYMENT page of this web site
for more information. Q: Why do they always send a fire truck
when I only called for paramedics?
A: Most medical emergencies require
multiple personnel to perform the various tasks associated with
patient care. We are able to send an ALS engine with the ALS
ambulance to provide better service. Q: Why are there fire trucks at the
grocery store?
A: Because firefighters are required to work a 24-hour tour of duty,
they shop for and prepare their lunch and dinner each day. While
they are shopping they are still available to respond to emergency
calls. By the way, they buy their own food. Q: Why are fire trucks red?
A: Some literature suggests that red paint
was the least expensive to use so they painted fire trucks red.
Since then it has become tradition that fire trucks be painted red. Q: So there is a difference between a
fire engine and a fire truck?
A: Yes, there is. A fire engine has hose, a water tank, a pump (to
pump water), hose, and a small assortment of ladders. A fire truck
usually does not have a pump, hose, or water tank, but has a tall
ladder fixed to the truck and over 100 feet of portable ladders
along with additional equipment. Two or our ladder truck have a pump
and hose. These are called "quints". Q:
How do I obtain a copy
of a fire report?
A:
An
official fire report can be obtained at:
Orland
Fire District
9788 W 151 ST
Orland Park, IL 60462
Please be advised that it usually takes
three business days for the Fire District to issue a
fire report. Questions related to fire reports can be directed to
(708) 349-0074. Q:
Are there always firefighters at the fire station?
A:
No.
The fire company may receive an alert to report to a scene of an
emergency incident.
Q:
What kind of work schedule does a Firefighter have?
A:
An Orland firefighter works
a schedule of 24 hours on and 48 hours off.
This schedule works out to be approximately 121 24-hour days
per year. They get time off to reduce the average numbers of hours
worked each week.
Q:
What does an Engine company do on a fire scene?
A:
The Engine Company is
charged with extinguishment. Additional engine companies are
charged with supplying water to the first engine and on standby to
serve as backup for the first crew.
Q:
What does a Ladder
company do on a fire scene? A:
The Ladder Company will
gain access = “forcible entry” and “ventilate” (open windows, doors,
and chop a hole in the roof) =the process of removing heat and
smoke. The Ladder Company is also responsible for disconnecting
utilities, placing ladders in an effort to provide an alternative
exit for trapped civilians or for firefighters to ascend to chop a
hole in the roof.
Q:
What does a Rescue
company do on a fire scene? A:
The
Rescue Company responsibilities include but are not limited to:
search and rescue operations, auto extrication, forcible entry,
laddering for additional means of egress, venting windows, and
stretching hose line.
Q:
Why do firefighters break windows and chop holes in the roof at a
fire?
A:
Firefighters ventilate
(chop holes in a roof and break windows) to remove the blazing heat,
smoke, and toxic gases to make the conditions inside the building
safer for the firefighters on the hose line.
Q:
Why do firefighters chop holes in walls?
A:
The
process of chopping holes in walls is necessary to expose hidden
fires inside the walls that may be burning up to the roof.
Q:
What should I do when I see an emergency vehicle approaching while I am
driving?
A:
Motorists should pull their vehicles safely to the right
and stop when an emergency vehicle is approaching. Do not stop in
the middle of the road or proceed through an intersection against
the signals.
Q:
Why does the fire engine respond to auto accidents?
A:
In
many instances auto accidents require firefighters to remove injured
persons who are trapped. Firefighters also
assess the scene for hazards, such as fuel leaks, disabled airbags,
and auto batteries that may need disconnecting.
Q:
What does it mean when my smoke alarm "chirps"?
A:
The smoke alarm will chirp when it is time to replace
the battery. We encourage residents to
change the smoke alarm battery when they change their clocks for
Daylight Saving time in the spring and fall each year.
Q:
Is it possible to tour a fire station?
A:
To
request a fire station visit, call (708) 349-0074.
Q:
When should I call 9-1-1?
A:
The Orland Fire District recommends dialing 9-1-1 for injury or
life-threatening emergency incidents.
For non-emergency
incidents, contact the regular business line at (708) 349-0074.
Q:
When reporting a FIRE emergency, what do I tell the dispatcher?
A:
To report a fire, remain
calm and provide the dispatcher with the following:
1.
Where the fire is located.
2.
What is on fire.
3.
Who is in danger or trapped.
4.
How the fire began.
5.
Give brief details about the fire.
(Example: odor, smoke, or flames)
Q:
When reporting a MEDICAL emergency, what do I tell the dispatcher?
A:
To
report a medical emergency, remain calm and provide the dispatcher
with the following.
1. The location of the sick or injured person.
2. What the symptoms are
of the injured or ill person.
3. Does the person have a
known history of illnesses?
4. Does the person take
medication?
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