The Orland Fire Protection District operates a consolidated emergency communication center, Orland Central Dispatch (OCD).  The center is the only fire and EMS-only ECC in Chicago's south suburb.  In addition to serving the District and its residents, OCD provides emergency communications services to the following eight fire departments and fire protection districts - Blue Island, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Garden Homes, Lemont, Merrionette Park, Oak Forest, and Palos.