Recent News
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9/11 Remembrance Thank you to those who joined the Orland Fire Protection District for the 2014 September 11th Remembrance Ceremony to honor those we lost on that tragic day 13 years ago. We will never forget. Read More » |
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge The Orland Fire Protection District shows its support for the efforts to raise awareness and funds for ALS through the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Watch the Chiefs take on the challenge. View Video » |
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A Matter of Balance The OFPD is offering a FREE! course to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance and more. Read More » |
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Mission Lifeline Award On July 23rd, the Orland Fire District received the Bronze Award for STEMI Care from American Heart Association: Mission Lifeline and acknowledged the lifesaving work of OFPD EMS with Unit Commendations. Read More » |
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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 » |
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Annual Foundation Fundraiser 2014 The Orland Fire Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser was held on May 15th. All funds raised through the Fundraiser went towards supporting a number of the Orland Fire Protection District’s community programs. Read More » |
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Honor Guard Training On April 18th the Orland Fire Protection District held State District 4 Honor Guard training at the CTC. The subject was pike poles and axes and union responsibilities for line-of-duty death. View Gallery » |
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Unit Commendations Awards Three Unit Commendation Awards were given to two of the OFPD’s crews at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 25th. Each was awarded for a cardiac arrest incident in which high-performance CPR was administered. Read More » |
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Years of Service Recognition Congratulation to the employees who were recognized for their years of dedicated service with the Orland Fire Protection District at the Board of Trustee’s Meeting on January 18th, 2014. Thank you for your hard work. View Gallery » |
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Chief Fire Officer Certification Congratulations to Battalion Chief Raymond Kay on receiving “Chief Fire Officer” certification. This program meets the requirements for OFSM certification at the newly established Chief Fire Officer level. Read More » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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Firefighter Remembrance Memorial On September 14, 2013 the Orland Fire Protection District dedicated the new Firefighter Remembrance Memorial. The memorial was built by Eagle Scout candidate Kyle LaHucik. View Gallery » |
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Swearing in of New Firefighters The Board of Trustees, the Fire Commissioners, and Chief Ken Brucki of the Orland Fire Protection District welcomed 11 new firefighters to the Fire District on September 5th, 2013. View Gallery » |
