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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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Visitors since 1/29/08
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Fire Prevention Week Annual Open
House
The annual Fire Prevention
Week Open House will be held October 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at OFPD Station 1 located at 9790 W 151 St.
In conjunction with the open house, we will host a pancake breakfast
serving pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. You can get
tickets at the door.
Prices: Adults $5.00 / Kids 3 - 10 years $3.00 / Seniors $3.00
Download the Open
House flyer
BLOOD DRIVE during the Open House!
OFPD and Heartland Blood
Centers are hosting a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m. in
the Administration building located behind FH1. Schedule your time
to donate by calling 349-0074. Bring a photo ID to donate. Every
donor will receive a free t-shirt. Download this
brochure for more info. |
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 2008
FAO Rodeo WINNERS!
Congratulations to all the
competitors who came out for our driving competition. The following
drivers had the best times and received trophies. Thanks to Bank
Financial for their support.
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Fire Engine |
Ambulance |
Team - Engine |
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1 |
R. Marquardt, Orland 3:54 |
S. Nietfeldt, Orland 2:46 |
Orland Team #5
R.Marquardt
J.Leddin
B.Leddin |
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2 |
S. Rivero, Orland 4:38 |
J. Leddin, Orland 3:06 |
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3 |
B. Myhre, Orland 4:40 |
K. Fontana, Orland 3:29 |
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4 |
J. Madden, Orland 4:44 |
J. Madden, Orland 3:52 |
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5 |
S. Nietfeldt, Orland 5:01 |
B. Myhre, Orland 4:00
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Yes there were other towns represented in the
competition - 7 of them!
There were 24 competitors from new firefighters with less than 1
year on the job to veterans with 30 years.
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2007 Annual Report Released
Download the OFPD 2007
Annual Report. |
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Citizens' Fire Academy
Have you wanted to learn more about the lifesaving role of the fire
service? Did you want to know how we operate and why we do what we
do? Did you want to learn the difference between an engine and a
truck? Well, now's your chance to get a basic education in the
operation of the Orland Fire Protection District.
We are offering our first Citizens' Fire Academy to educate adults
about the role and operation of the Fire District. There will be
classroom and hands-on instruction. Classes will be held on Tuesdays
for 3 hours each night for 10 weeks, running from August 5 through
October 7. The class is open to 30 people.
You must be age 18 or older. A general background check will be
conducted. You must be able to attend ALL the classes. Submit the
application, emergency information, and waiver to OFPD CFA, 9788 W.
151 ST, Orland Park.
For more information, download the following documents. You will
need Adobe Reader to view the files.
CFA Requirements and Information
CFA Program Outline
CFA Application
CFA Emergency Information
CFA Waiver
Questions about the CFA can be directed to Lt. Gerry Klotz at (708)
873-2900. |
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Cadet Program
We haven't forgotten our younger residents. OFPD will offer a cadet
program beginning this October. It is designed to offer an insight
into the fire service and give youngsters (age 16 - 21) a chance to
do community service. This is a program that can help people looking
at a firefighter or EMT/paramedic career get some training. The
cadets will meet twice a month.
This program is not for community service for high school students.
This is a long term commitment to the Fire District.
Forms to apply for the program can be downloaded below. You will
need Adobe Reader to view the files. Please return completed forms
to OFPD Administration by 5 p.m. on September 5.
Cadet Application
Cadet Emergency Contact
Cadet Release
Questions about the cadet program can be addressed to
Lt. Joe Madden at (708) 873-2716
OFPD Station 3 is at 15101 Wolf Road
OFPD Administration is at 9788 W. 151 Street behind Station 1 |
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2008 Guns and
Hoses Softball Champs
After a few drought
years, the firefighters finally overcame a tough police team to win
the annual Guns and Hoses softball game on July 3rd by a score of 16
- 14.
Firefighters on
the winning team included (front row, l to r) Nick DeLuca, Dan
Koenig, Wally Rafacz, Bob Palermo, Ted Klekamp and Mike Srncik. The
middle row includes Bob Proctor, Mike Myrick, Larry Wishba, Brad
Carter and Tom Rafferty. Standing in the back row are Tom Panzica,
David Popp, Jeff Ruchniewicz, Russ Ricobene, Scott Olinski, Joe
Copeland and Randy Reeder. (photo by Gerry Klotz) |
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Thanks to Everyone who Donated to Katie's Toys and Things Drive
The response to Katie's toy drive was
awesome.
(4-year-old Katie Prusa pictured
at left)
To read more, go to
Katie's Page.. |
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 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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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