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	IFSA Spirit Night Come out and support Illinois Fire Safety Alliance during Spirit Night on April 20th, 2016 from 5:00 -7:00PM. Read More »
	Update from CPSC on Hover Boards Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Safety Message on Self-Balancing Scooters Read More »
	Go Mike Schofield & Broncos! OFPD Acting Fire Chief and wife share how their son has made it to Super Bowl 50! Go Broncos! Read More »
	Senior Holiday Luncheon Thank you to all those who attended the 2015 Senior Holiday Luncheon in December. Read More »
	IL American Water Grant The OFPD was awarded an IL American Water grant to purchase a simulation for their command training cente. Read More »
	Holiday Toy Drive Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those who participated in this year’s holiday toy drive. Read More »
	New Horizons Award On October 23rd Public Educator Betsy Dine was awarded the 2015 New Horizons Award from IFIA. Read More »
	Keep the Wreath Red The help keep the wreath red from December 1st, 2015 to January 4th, 2016. Read More »
	Life Safety Award On October 8th the OFPD was awarded a 2015 Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Life Safety Award. Read More »
	Power-LOAD The OFPD has implemented Power-LOAD, a relatively new technology to lessen the risk of injury to paramedics. Read More »
	Annual Open House The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its Annual Open House on September 26th, 2015. View Gallery »
	Annual 9/11 Remembrance Memorial We remember our fallen brothers and sisters who heroically responded to call for duty 14 years ago today. View Gallery »
	August Years of Service OFPD honored sworn personnel that reached milestone anniversaries with the District on August 25th. View Gallery »
	Summer Toy Drive The OFPD is teaming up with the Toy Box Connection to collect toys for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Read More »
	2015 Kids Camp The OFPD’s Kids Fire & Life Safety Camp was held July 13th through July 17th and was a huge hit. Read More »
	National Safe Digging Month April is National Safe Digging Month. Know what’s bellow. Call JULIE before you dig. Dial 811. Read More »
	2015 Ceremonies The OFPD celebrated both promotions and retirements on January 29th, 2015. View Galleries »
	Active Shooter Training Thanks to the public sector police officers and firefighters who attended the active shooter training course. Read More »
	Training Courses The OFPD would like to invite all local firefighters to enroll in our 2015 Training Courses. Read More »
	Engage, Earn, & Save The OFPD is now participating in Orland Park’s In Our Community Program. Join now to start earning your rewards. Read More »
	Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives Please follow these tips to ensure that your smoke detectors are able to save yours in an emergency. Read More »
	Wesley Peak Fundraiser Many thanks to all who came out to the Peak Family Fundraiser at Firehouse Subs on November 6th. Read More »
	Awards & Commendations During a recent Awards & Commendations Ceremony, Lt. Vassios and a number of units were recognized for their heroism. Read More »
	Jack Leddin Memorial The OFPD honors John Leddin (Board President from 1991-2004) with a Memorial Plaque in the Board Room. View Gallery »
	Wes Peak Remembrance The OFPD would love to take a moment to remember Firefighter / Paramedic Wesley Peak. It is with deep regret that the Orland Fire Protection District announces his passing at the age of 36. Wes was with the District for 7 years. Read More »
	BC Kay’s Retirement Luncheon Thank you to all who helped send off Battalion Chief Raymond Kay at his Retirement Luncheon. View Gallery »
	Heroin Awareness Meeting The Orland Fire Protection District hosted a Heroin Awareness Community Meeting on July 15th, 2014. More than 100 parents and children were in attendance along with leaders in the Orland community. Read More »
	Pension Funding Are you confused by your tax bill? The Orland Fire Protection District’s is offering some answers for some of the most frequently asked questions about our Pension Funding. Read More »
	Recent Awards & Commendations The Orland Fire Protection District is proud to announce Training Supervisor Lieutenant Dave Piper & Communications Supervisor William “Stuey” Neumann received top awards for 2013 in their fields of service. Read More »
	IL American Water Grant The Orland Fire Protection District was granted through the Illinois American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program to purchase an engineer prop to assist in the training and education of apparatus operators. Read More »
	Welcome New Senior Advisory Council The Orland Fire Protection District introduced the newly reorganized Senior Advisory Council (SAC), promising the new group will focus all its energies on the interests of the Fire District and needs of Fire District senior members. Read More »
	Final Firefighter Eligibility List After a lengthy and competitive process, the Orland Fire Protection District’s 2013 Final Eligibility List for Firefighters/Paramedics has been successfully approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners. Read More »
	Smoke Detector Donation The OFPD received a donation of 200 smoke detectors and installation systems from McGreal Engineering to provide smoke detectors to senior citizens and handicapped individuals who reside within the district. Read More »
	Firehouse Subs Grant On May 28, 2013, the Board of Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District unanimously approved a request to replace the existing public safety educational trailer. Read More »