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The Orland Fire Protection District's 2011 Annual Report.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Orland Fire Protection District’s
staff is dedicated to preserving life
and property while valuing full
accountability to each other and the
people we serve.
As elected officials, the Board of Trustees are the executives of our District. Trustees meet a minimum of once each month to approve, discuss, and direct staff in the operation of our District. Through the direction of President Hickey and the Board of Trustees, our staff is held accountable to delivery of services for our residents. The accomplishments of our District in 2011 were the direct result of our Board’s dedication to the Orland Fire Protection District mission of serving our residents.
The Board of Fire Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Trustees. The function of this Board is to conduct the testing of new firefighter candidates, promotional processes and potential discipline process.
Chairman John Brudnak Commissioner Mary Beth Casper Secretary Craig Schmidt
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President James Hickey Treasurer Christopher Evoy Secretary Blair Rhode Trustee Martin McGill Trustee Glenn Michalek
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February, 2012 For many years, the Orland Fire Protection District has lived by the guidance of “Semper Paratus Servio”. “Always Prepared to Serve” is incorporated in our department patch and logo. These are not mere words, but have become the definition of our service to the community. This annual report covers a great deal describing who we are and what we do. Modern fire departments around the country are challenged with community expectations that reach far beyond extinguishing fire. A steady increase has been noted in EMS calls for service and this trend is expected to continue for several more years. Our paramedics are trained beyond the minimum level providing excellent pre-hospital care resulting in life saving actions. We will continue to provide exceptional medical care for our residents. Fire prevention activities have proven to be successful over a number of years in vigilant work monitoring and updating building codes, early detection systems/suppression systems and enforcement of fire codes. It is imperative that this work continue in order to reduce loss of life and property. Other areas of response that we have adopted historically through the years include specialty teams like Technical Rescue, Dive Rescue and Hazardous Materials Response. Response to carbon monoxide threats is an example of a more recent community expectation that we address. The bottom line in service to the community is that we respond to a wide range of calls for service. We understand that public agencies at all levels, local, county, state and federal, are interdependent across a number of disciplines. Working with our partners within our community and with our neighbors, is an important aspect of providing quality service. No one agency can stand alone in our increasingly complicated society. Regardless of the particular service that we provide to the community, the ultimate metric is our response time to the scene. This response time has been a focus for improvement in 2011 and will continue to be a focus for 2012. I am proud to present in this annual report an overview of what the Orland Fire Protection District provides to our community. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or at 708-349-0074. I look forward to hearing from you. Semper Paratus Servio
Raymond Kay Acting Fire Chief
2011 By the Numbers
Budget $29,676,984
Land Area 33.0 square
miles
ISO Rating Class 2
Fire Stations 6
The Orland Fire Protection District
is located in southwest Cook
County, approximately 22 miles
from the City of Chicago. Orland
Fire Protection District serves the
villages of Orland Park, Orland
Hills, and unincorporated areas of
Orland Township.
The Fire District has six fire stations
that cover approximately 33 square
miles and upwards of 75,000
population.
Statistics are broken down by each fire station’s primary response area shown in the map above. However, the District uses a dispatch
system that sends the closest available unit to a call.
In June of 2011, the Orland Fire Protection District administration and fire prevention moved into the newly-remodeled facility. Construction
began in August, 2010. SRBL Architects and Riley Construction spent 9 months remodeling and adding to the existing administration building.
Key features include natural and improved lighting, improved work flow, efficient heating/air conditioning, expanded parking, consolidation with the
existing Station 1, and a larger dual purpose training/board room. Dispatch maintained their operations within the building throughout the
construction. The dispatch area was updated and remodeled. The Fire District is proud of its notable presence in the government corridor of the
Village.
In May of 2011, Secretary Blaire Rhode and Treasurer Christopher Evoy were sworn in as the newest members of the Orland Fire Protection
District Board of Trustees by Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman.
On June 28, 2011, the Orland Fire Protection District Board recognized the fast action and life saving training of an employee working at TGI Friday in Orland Park who responded to a patron who was choking. Lea Elliot was credited with using the Heimlich Maneuver after noticing the customer choking on food that had occluded her airway. Without hesitation, Lea performed a series of abdominal thrusts and the airway obstruction cleared. As a result of Lea’s quick action, a more severe consequence was averted and the patron recovered without injury. Acting Chief Raymond Kay presented Lea Elliot with an award.
On July 26, 2011, the Orland Fire Protection District recognized five civilians and three members of the Orland Police Department with Certificates of Merit for their quick actions that, in each case, helped to save lives. These individuals played key roles in helping respond to a fire that started in the attached garage of a home at Clearview and Terry Drive in the early morning hours following Fourth of July celebrations. Certificates were presented to Mohammad Rahman (not pictured) and to his two nephews, Nijem and Hatim Abderrhahman (not pictured), who, when they saw the fire in the garage, immediately called 911 and pounded on the door to awaken the family of seven, including four children, who were fast asleep in the home. Katherine Garrity (pictured) was also recognized with a certificate for also calling 911 to report the fire.
In another incident, on July 4th motorist
Christine Binelli (not pictured) came upon an accident involving a motorcyclist on the ramp at I-80 and LaGrange Road. The victim was
in traumatic arrest and she immediately pulled over to provide CPR. Her efforts helped sustain the victim until he was
transported by Orland and Mokena Fire District employees to the hospital.
“We are proud to
recognize these
citizens as they
selflessly acted to save
others.”
Acting Chief Raymond Kay
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On September 11, 2011, the Orland Fire Protection District held a ceremony to remember those killed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This year’s special ceremony marked the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy.
In April, 2011, the Orland Fire District Board of Trustees approved the purchase of medical simulators and mannequins to be utilized for paramedic training. These simulators enable treatments and interventions to be performed in realistic situations, which are recorded and reviewed for quality improvement.
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United We Stand—50 States in 50 Weeks
The Patriot Flag (30x56 - 75lbs), has toured the United States in honor of the fallen on 9/11/01. It also represents the resolve of Americans and our quest to live free. A message is conveyed "We Stand United And We Always Will.” The Patriot Flag Project has evolved into a National Project of patriotism. It is a testament to what happened on 9/11/01 and how we responded as a nation on 9/12/01. The flag was flown in Orland Park in June, 2011.
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When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of
work. ~Edward F. Croker
Operating expenditures budgeted for 2011 were $30,135,320. Excluding bond projects, 2011 budgeted expenditures were $29,676,984. Budgeted expenditures by category are summarized in the chart on the right. Total budgeted revenue in 2011 was $29,567,170. Property taxes are the District’s main source of funding, representing 88% of budgeted revenue, or $26,051,154. Property tax levies were abated by $1.3 million in 2011. This reduced the amount of taxes levied in 2011. The District seeks revenue sources in addition to property taxes to offset expenditures. These revenue sources include charges for services (ambulance service, dispatch service, tower leases, training classes, and fire prevention services), grant proceeds, and other miscellaneous sources.
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The Orland Fire District operates a fire service only dispatch
center providing emergency medical, fire, and rescue
dispatching service to the community it serves. Those
dispatch services are also being provided as a contracted
service to the cities of Oak Forest and Calumet City. In
2011, Orland Central Dispatch handled nearly 19,000
incidents for Orland and the other two agencies. Orland
Central Dispatch is also the primary dispatch center for
Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Divisions 19, 22,
and 24. Incidents escalating beyond an agency’s capability to handle on its own require a call for assistance. Those
incidents are then passed to Orland Central to make the notifications to area departments for assistance needed to
bring a situation under control. In 2011, there were nearly 300 extra alarm incidents across the South and Southwest
suburbs that required the activation of the MABAS system for assistance through Orland Central. Orland Central is the
back-up center for Red Center, which handles statewide asset activation and response for emergencies. Orland
Central Dispatch has 11 full-time, including a supervisor, and 8 part-time employees staffing 3 positions 24 hours a
day.
Personnel84%
Supplies, Repairs, Utilities, & Fuel
5%
Debt4%
Equipment3%
Professional Services
1%
Other3%
Expenditures
Property Taxes88%
Charges for Services
9%
Grants & Other3%
Revenue
80% arrival under 5 minutes, 50 seconds (350 seconds)
90% arrival under 6 minutes, 43 seconds (403 seconds)
The Orland Fire Protection District arrives on the scene of all calls on average under 6 minutes, 80% of the time.
We are 90% compliant in arriving on the scene under 6:43 minutes.
NFPA 1710 requires four-person companies on fire apparatus responding in a timely manner to both fire and EMS calls. NFPA 1710 Response Guidelines: ▪ One minute (60 seconds) for dispatch ▪ One minute (60 seconds) for turnout time ▪ Four minutes (240 seconds) or less for the arrival of the first-arriving engine company at a fire suppression incident
and/or 8 minutes (480 seconds) or less for the deployment of a full first alarm assignment at a fire suppression incident (15-17 firefighters) ▪ Four minutes (240 seconds) or less for the arrival of a unit with first responder or higher level capability at an emergency medical incident ▪ Eight minutes (480 seconds) or less for the arrival of an advanced life support unit at an emergency medical incident, where this service is provided by the fire department ▪ The fire department shall establish a performance objective of not less than 90 percent for the achievement of each
response time objective.
The performance of emergency responders is often measured by the time it takes personnel to arrive on scene of the emergency call. Many steps take place prior to the arrival of a paramedic at your side or a firefighter with a hose full of water. The steps include call processing time in the dispatch center, notification to the appropriate fire station, crews suit up and mount apparatus, response of apparatus from fire station to scene, arrival of personnel and assembling of equipment, and then intervention. Orland Fire District uses a national guideline as our benchmark of performance. The benchmark (NFPA 1710) is used throughout the country to measure performance of career fire departments.
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Three Segments of Response Time
Call Processing:
Dispatch
Pushout:
Time from alarm to responding
Response:
Active driving to the scene
Calls by still district shows call volume in relation to a geographic area surrounding our six fire stations. As expected, there is a higher call volume in areas where population is more dense. A one square mile area centered at 159th Street and LaGrange Road is consistently the most dense concentration of calls for service in our District.
The ten-year call history shows a 17% increase. From 2002 through 2007, call volume steadily increased. In 2008 and 2009, we experienced a decrease in our call volume. The reduction was due in large part to the efforts of our Fire Prevention Bureau to update automatic fire alarm systems. These upgrades included the installation of radio alarms which have dramatically reduced our false alarms. We experienced an increase in our call volume since 2009. We saw an increase in the request of Emergency Medical Service calls.
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Response Time:
4 minutes, 30 seconds
Response time is a measure of how quickly we can respond to your emergency. Our goal is to be on the scene of an ambulance call in under 4 minutes and a fire call in under 6 minutes.
Orland Fire Protection District’s Median Response Time for all calls is 4 minutes 30 seconds.
7,1687,615 7,739 8,046 8,311 8,388 8,298
7,967 8,036 8,115
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Ten Year Call History
03:51
04:23
05:23
04:28
04:50
04:41
00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00
Station 1's Still
Station 2's Still
Station 3's Still
Station 4's Still
Station 5's Still
Station 6's Still
Median Response Time
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2,491
1,022 995
Advanced LifeSupport
Basic Life Support Ambulance Refusal
Emergency Medical Services
634 562
63 52 35 34 21 14
Fire
615
434274
136 132 90 88 73 44 17 6
283
Other Alarms
Residential Units53%
Commercial / Mercantile
15%
Outdoor, Roadways,
and Walk-Ins13%
Health Care and
Detention Facilities
7%Other
6%Assembly5%
Educational Facilities
1%
OFPD Location Response
Emergency Medical Services
Fire
Other Alarms
OFPD Response Call Types
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196162 147 145 131
181 184
298
397429
502 490535
506468 490 476
447 440
379350
287257
218
OFPD Calls by Time of Day
648702
648 667 655 675 662
406
522 502 523 504 512489
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
OFPD Fire and EMS Calls by Day of Week
EMS
Fire
405381
362 350
415
381414
390 392 388 392 387
258289
253276 280
296
388
300
262 275 287 294
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
OFPD Fire and EMS Calls by Month
EMS
Fire
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-Staffed By 2 Paramedics
-Advanced Life Support
-12 Lead Cardiac Monitor
Primary Function: Provide advanced life
support medical service
- Carries Manpower
- Fire Pump, Hose, Water, Tools
Primary Function: Extinguish the Fire
- Carries Manpower
-Ladders, Fire Pump, Water, Tools
Primary Functions: Rescue, Ventilation,
Support the Fire Engine Crew
Currently the Orland Fire Protection District staffs a minimum of five ambulance crews,
four engine companies and two truck companies daily, all staffed by paramedics with
advanced life support equipment
Ambulance Fire Truck Fire Engine
1,615 1,352732
1,078699 793
153
1,390
963
679
969
701 4801,217
Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Station 5 Station 6 Chiefs
OFPD Calls by Station
Fire
EMS
1,8101,611
853
1,274
62
889
1,553
1,093
1,372
1,126
2,057
1,5011,370
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 E2 E3 E5 E6 T1 T4 Chiefs
Calls by Apparatus
Fire
EMS
On February 28, 2011, a 911 call was received from a resident on Hale Drive stating smoke was seen coming from the roof of the
neighbor’s home. Battalion 3 arrived on scene within two minutes of the call to find the home filled with thick black smoke. A
working fire response was transmitted with a subsequent full still response to cover Orland stations. Truck 1’s crew entered to find
black smoke to the floor and located the fire in the kitchen. It was quickly extinguished with one hose line. Crews doing a rapid
search found and removed a dog to fresh air. The fire was confined to the kitchen but it caused extensive smoke damage
throughout the home. The cause of the fire was due to unattended cooking on the stove.
Gold Shift Fire
On September 11, 2011, a 911 call was received from inside a townhome on Millbank Drive reporting smoke inside. Battalion 3
arrived four minutes after being dispatched and reported light smoke showing. A working fire response was transmitted. Engine 5’s
crew entered with a hose line finding heavy black smoke to the floor. The fire was located in the basement and caused extensive
smoke damage to all three floors. The family was home at the time of the fire and escaped without injury. The area of origin was in
the basement with the cause undetermined.
Gold Shift Fire
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Red Shift Fire
On January 25, 2011, a cellular 911 call was received at about 4:30 p.m. reporting a fire in the area of 143rd and Creek Crossing.
Engine 3 reported smoke in the area while enroute. They arrived at a home to the south of the intersection and reported smoke
showing from the garage. Crews entered to find heavy smoke and heat to the floor. The body of fire was located in the basement.
Crews worked in high heat and thick smoke to access the basement to extinguish the fire. A working fire response was transmitted. A
full still alarm and subsequent 1st level box alarm were called to bring assistance to the scene and to cover Orland Fire stations. The
fire had burned through the floor upstairs and had caused extensive heat and smoke damage throughout the home. The residents
were not home at the time of fire. The area of origin was the basement and the cause accidental.
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Red Shift Fire
On August 13, 2011, a neighbor had called 911 to report a townhome on fire across the street on Bradford Lane. Smoke was noted
in the area by responding units. Truck 4 arrived within five minutes of the alarm reporting a fully-involved garage on fire with
extension into the four unit townhome. Battalion 1 upgraded to a working fire response while responding and to a full still alarm
upon arrival. Crews used several hand lines to attack the fire which had spread throughout the two story unit. A box and second
alarm were transmitted to cover Orland Fire stations and to bring assistance to the scene from neighboring departments. The fire
had extended to one additional unit and the two other units sustained smoke damage. All occupants escaped without harm. The fire
appears to have originated in the garage area but the cause is undetermined.
Black Shift Fire
On November 9, 2011, several 911 calls were received reporting a garage fire on 113th Avenue and 157th. Engine 3 arrived on scene
reporting smoke showing from a detached garage. Crews had to force open the doors and used hose lines to attack the fire. A working
fire response was sent and a full still alarm was called to cover Orland Fire stations. Due to the area not having hydrants, water
tenders, carrying a couple thousand gallons of water, were called in from Homer and Lemont Fire to assist. The fire was contained to
the garage with no extension to the house. The contents and the garage housing a couple automobiles had sustained extensive fire
damage. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Other Incidents
Car Fire 5/30/11 - 171st & Pointe Drive
Men’s Wearhouse Fire 11/13/11 Office Bldg. Fire 10/10/11 Ravinia Place
Car Fire 3/29/11—138th & LaGrange
House Fire on 8/12/11— Poplar Creek
House Fire 3/20/11—144th & Maycliff
Other Mutual Aid includes:
Crestwood East Joliet Country Club Hills
Blue Island Homer Monee
Bridgeview Posen Northwest Homer
Alsip Burbank North Palos
Chicago Ridge Calumet City Palos Heights
Dixmoor Roberts Park Crescent/Iroquios
Frankfort South Holland Darien/Woodridge
MABAS 21 Hazel Crest Oak Lawn
New Lenox Limestone Lockport
Orland Fire Protection District provides mutual aid to and receives mutual aid from other fire departments. Mutual aid received is noted in other areas of this report. Along with handling incidents within our own jurisdiction, Orland Fire is regularly requested to assist surrounding agencies with their incidents. The request may be to cover a fire station for subsequent incidents or to assist with personnel and equipment on the scene. A single incident can be taxing to the resources of any fire department which has resulted in mutual aid agreements pre-arranging the assistance prior to an incident and specifying who responds with what personnel, apparatus and equipment. The Orland Fire Protection District is a member of MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Division 19.
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On September 22, 2011, Orland Fire was requested by the Dixmoor
Fire Department to assist at the scene of a hazardous material
incident. The incident occurred at an industrial building in the
14100 block of Seely at a sulfur processing plant which caused a
fire in a holding pit. Orland Squad 1 responded with technicians and
Chief 6201 as part of the Southwest Hazardous Materials Response
Team. As the incident escalated through the third level box alarm,
an additional battalion chief, 6101, responded to assist incident
command as the staging officer. Orland’s Ambulance 1 was
dispatched to cover Dixmoor’s station during the incident. Over
several hours, the incident was safely mitigated without injury or
exposure to responders.
On April 23, 2011, Orland Fire was requested by Tinley
Park to assist at the scene of a structure fire. Orland’s
Truck 4 and Battalion 3 responded on the initial alarm to
the 6300 block of Honey Lane and were assigned by the
incident commander to assist interior companies with a
search to assure all occupants were out. They also assisted
Tinley fire crews in searching for hidden fire. Orland crews
were on the scene for about an hour and returned. The
incident escalated to a full still alarm and was brought
under control. The fire had originated in the garage,
extended into the home, and caused heavy smoke and fire
damage throughout the home. There were no injuries and
all occupants that were home escaped the fire unharmed.
On February 28, 2011, Orland Fire was requested by Crestwood to
assist at the scene of a fire in a three-story apartment building.
The fire had begun in a lower floor and extended up to the roof.
Orland’s Engine 2 and Battalion 3 responded as the incident
escalated to the full still level. Engine 2 was assigned to supply
water to an aerial ladder and assist interior companies with fire
control. Battalion 3 was assigned as a sector supervisor by
incident command. The incident was escalated to a box alarm
level and was brought under control. The building was occupied at
the time of fire and evacuated without injury.
211
161
73 61
21
85
Palos Oak Forest Tinley Park PalosHeights
Mokena Others
Mutual Aid Given by Town
311
212
125
63
219
Ambulance Truck Chief Engine Other
Mutual Aid Given by
Apparatus
Change ofQuarters
Fire
EMS
Visiting Chinese Delegates ask about treatment protocols
Snow plows ensure that ambulances get through to EMS calls
Blizzard of 2011
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Lifeguards Refine their Skills
Medical
72%
Trauma
11%
Cardiac
8%
Respiratory
8%
Other
1%
EMS Calls Breakdown
2,917
623142 81 9 7 3 66
Transports by Hospital
BLS
ALS
78
24
Level II (Silver Cross)
Level I (Christ)
Trauma Patients
Chest Pain297
Cardiac Arrest
42
Cardiac Complaint
55
Cardiac Patients
147 190292
365 377505
832
1,1031,191
345
0-5 6-15 16-20 21-27 28-37 38-50 51-65 66-79 80-89 90+
EMS Patients by Age
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The Command Training Center was very busy in 2011. The Training Center is utilizing the Blue Card Incident
Management System to train incident commanders in hazard zone management. The program is composed of two
parts, a fifty hour online training program and a three day practical training component. Orland has certified all
company officers in the Blue Card Incident Management System and currently have 23 people completing the 50
hour online training program and will certify them in 2012.
Orland Fire Protection District is one of the largest fire districts in the state responding to a wide variety of emergency
calls. We are dedicated to minimize the risks to our residents, visitors, and firefighters. Training our members in all
facets of our profession ensures skill proficiency, operational efficiency, as well as reduction of risk and risk management.
All components of the training program strive to provide our customers with the highest level of service.
A good training program is undoubtedly the single most important factor in producing and maintaining high proficiency in
any department. It not only produces high efficiency and skills initially, but also affects future efficiency. We recognize
the newest recruit currently being trained may become the Chief of the Department, directing the organization in the not-
so-distant future.
Compliance with federal, state, and local government agencies is an underlying consideration in the development and
implementation of the training program. Applicable standards and codes identified by the Orland Fire Protection District
Training Committee will serve as reference in the development and implementation of the program. The program will
meet or exceed the mandated required minimum levels of training as directed by Insurance Service Organization (I.S.O.),
Illinois Department of Labor (I.D.O.L), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.), as well as follows the
National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) standards.
Orland Training Division had a very productive year. A wide variety of certification classes and training sessions were
provided throughout the year.
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Over 100 hours of training recorded (Orland team members)
Annual Swim Test and SCUBA skills review
Scenario based training sessions (surface and sub-surface)
Surface Supplied Air Training
Swift Water Technician Training ( Fox River)
Underwater Evidence recovery Training
Ice Diver Training
Sector Scan Sonar Training (Kongsberg
Sonar)
Haz Mat Responses for 2011
147 CO Calls
107 Gas Leaks
67 Inside natural gas leaks
40 outside natural gas leaks
14 Odor Calls
5 Fuel Spill Investigations
12 Calls for SWHMRT Advisors
2 Calls for SWHMRT Full Team
Orland Hazardous Materials Team:
4 Team Drills
2 Monitoring Drills
Mobil Oil Pipeline Table Top Drill
Department Drills
CFL Bulb Disposal / Clean-Up
Foam
Radiation Monitoring
Leak Response Scenario
Radiation Decon
Ammonia Properties
Radiation Decon Practical
Carbon Monoxide
Dressing Drill
The Orland Fire District has 11 members that are part of the MABAS 19
Water Rescue and Recovery Team. This team responds to all water
related incidents involving Rescue or Recovery within the MABAS 19
Jurisdiction. In 2011, the MABAS 19 Water Rescue and Recovery Team
was recognized by Illinois MABAS as the top water rescue and recovery
team in Illinois and as the only recognized swift water rescue team in
the State of Illinois. The following are some highlights from 2011.
Enbridge Energy Pipeline Table Top Drill
1 Member to Haz Mat Incident Command Class
IFSI – Decon Training
Ten of the responses were in the fire protection district and one was a request for an advisor to the Bourbonnais Fire Protection District. All of our responses in 2011 were vehicles that had impacted structures. In all instances, we assessed the structural damage and constructed the appropriate shoring system. These actions allowed the citizens to continue to occupy the structure until permanent repairs could be made. The Technical Rescue Team obtained 560 hours of training in OSFM certification courses. These were ITTF funded courses and we were able to recoup tuition and salaries. Trained 499 hours.
Training consisted of :
Constructed shoring systems for building
collapse
Shored live trenches
Breeched concrete at the Lombard Company
using electric and hydraulic hammers and saws
Performed Confined Space Rescue
Performed High Angle Rope Rescue
Trench vacuum and air knife Validated nine team members
in structural collapse rescue
The Orland Fire Protection District's technical rescue team and
its members continue to be leaders in the area of technical
rescue throughout the state and Chicagoland
Training was conducted twice a month and consisted of the following:
In 2011, the Orland Fire District Origin and Cause team investigated 13 intentionally set fires as well as 7 fires that are currently under investigation at this time. Incendiary fires are suspicious in nature, set intentionally, and involve the crime of arson. The Orland Fire District Investigation Team works in conjunction with the Orland Park Police, Orland Hills Police, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, the Cook County Bomb Squad, and the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Orland is a member of the MABAS 19 Origin and Cause Team as well as The South Suburban Fire Investigation Task Force. Orland Fire District is the home to the Task Force. The Orland Fire District Team investigated over 32 significant or large loss fires in 2011. We also responded to 28 MABAS 19 assists and 4 Task Force call outs. We participated in the first ever Fire/Arson re-certification program mandated by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. All training is free to all Orland investigators and there is no cost to the fire district. The Orland Fire District sponsored the Third Annual 40-hour Advanced Cause and Origin Seminar in conjunction with the Task Force. There were over 130 students from five states in attendance for this five-day seminar. We also held an 8-hour car fire seminar and an 8-hour Explosives Awareness class taught by the Cook County Bomb Squad. 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the Task Force.
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The Orland Fire Protection District’s Fleet Maintenance Bureau is committed to aggressively maintaining all Fire District vehicles and equipment.
Safety, reliability and readiness are priorities as well as running a cost-effective and efficient maintenance operation.
There are no shortcuts when working on emergency equipment! Emergency equipment is very unique, extremely complex and quite challenging to
maintain and repair. Given the nature of the fire service, this equipment is subject to extreme and less than ideal operating conditions which not only
result in significant wear and tear but demand a very high and specialized level of technical skill. Orland Fire Protection District technicians possess a
keen knowledge and understanding of auto and truck, mechanical, emission control and fuel injection systems, in addition to welding, fabrication,
electronics and communication systems. However, what sets our people apart is their level of expertise with the mechanical and technical intricacies
specific to fire, EMS and other emergency equipment.
All equipment is serviced regularly and thoroughly maintained as part of the Orland Fire Protection District’s preventive-maintenance program.
About the program:
Reduces costly breakdowns and increases reliability
Staffed with two full time ASE-certified, highly-skilled and very valued technicians
Fleet of 52 pieces of fire apparatus, ambulances, specialty equipment and support vehicles combined
Utilizes a cost-conscious, cost-effective, common sense approach
Employs innovative concepts such as converting a former front-line ambulance to a building maintenance truck which saved Orland
taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars that could have been spent purchasing a similar vehicle
Ongoing initiative to exceed operational demands and increase efficiency
Pride and professionalism are the expectation
Safe work practices and safe equipment are a must
The Fleet Maintenance Bureau is one of the many support services that are essential to effective Fire, EMS, and Rescue Operations. Serving the
community is the privilege of every Orland Fire Protection District employee, not only those responding to fires, EMS calls or other emergencies, but
also those people behind the scenes repairing fire apparatus and performing other essential functions. In the end, every Orland Fire Protection District
employee fulfills a vital role that allows our organization to help others in times of need. Helping others is truly our privilege.
Technicians are ASE-certified and have over 60 years of combined experience.
Repairs are done right the first time and every time!
Accidental49
Under Investigation
7
Intentional13
Other26
Cause of Fires
▪ Inspected all commercial and multi-family occupancies within the district.
▪ Inspected all public/private schools and daycare centers within the district. ▪ Taught life-safety classes for Condominium Associations. ▪ Fire Prevention Bureau members participated in: - Spring and Fall Senior Luncheons - Kids’ Safety Week - Lowes’s Safety Day - Annual Open House ▪ The Fire Prevention Bureau worked on getting business owners to convert
problematic telephone fire alarms to the Keltron radio transmission system. ▪ Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel made 8,544 field contacts in 2011. We
were again successful in reducing the amount of false alarms we respond to.
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The Public Education Division of Fire
Prevention provides education on: fire
safety, first aid/CPR, car seat
installations, fire extinguisher training,
senior home safety, apartment/
condominium safety, fire drills,
commercial evacuation planning, and
emergency preparedness. Public Education is also involved in several committees, including the IFIA Public Education Board and Alden Advisory
Board. In 2012, new programs are being developed to involve all age groups in educational programs.
This year, all 27 schools in the district received education for all children in pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade classes and well as numerous
CPR/AED classes, senior safety talks and several commercial fire extinguisher training classes.
The 3rd Annual Kids Camp this year had two camps; a morning session and an afternoon
session. There were over 40 children who attended between ages 7—12. This year, the
kids learned fire safety, train safety, first aid, pool safety, and competed in the firefighter
combat challenge.
Open House on
October 8th, at the
Or l and T ra in ing
Facility. Over 300
people attended. Live
fire demonstrations,
Sparky the Dog, and
equipment was on
display. A coloring
contest was also held
that day.
The Car Seat Program has been running for
about 10 years. Most car seats, about 80-90%,
are installed incorrectly. Orland had three
certified technicians in 2011. In 2012, three
additional technicians will become certified.
These technicians provide proper installation
techniques and education on the proper
installation and when to change from infant to
toddler seats. This year 155 car seats were
installed.
1015
19
29
19 17
914
38 7 5
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Car Seat Installations
Residents Non Residents
520
163
Alarms Monitored by OFPD
Radio
Telephone
5297
789
625
240
319
Total FPB Inspectional Activities
Inspections
Problem Fire Alarm Checks
Knox Box Issues
Plan Review
Misc
395
214
534
Fire Alarm Activations
Commercial Full F ire
Residential Full Fire
Trouble Alarm
SWORN STAFF
Administration
Acting Fire Chief 1
Administrative Battalion Chief 1
Program Supervisors
EMS Lieutenant 1
Maintenance Lieutenant 1
Training Lieutenant 1
IT Manager 1
Sworn Shift Personnel 1st
Shift 2nd
Shift 3rd
Shift
Battalion Chief 1 1 1 3
Lieutenant 11 10 10 31
Engineer 10 10 10 30
Firefighter/Paramedic 15 12 14 41
Total Sworn 111
NON-SWORN STAFF
Administration
Human Resources Director 1
Administrative Assistant 2
Receptionist 1
Finance
Finance Director 1
Assistant Finance Director 1
Accounting Assistant 1
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Supervisor 1
Fire Inspector 1
Fire & Life Safety Educator 1
Fire Prevention Bureau Secretary 1
Communications/Dispatch
Communications Supervisor 1
Telecommunicators 10
Telecommunicators, Part-Time 7
Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance Technician 2
Building Maintenance Technician 1
Maintenance, Part-Time 1
Summer Employees 10
Total Non-Sworn 43
Total Personnel 154
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The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the Orland Fire Protection District a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the second year in a row. Congratulations to our Finance Department!
Dispatcher Gayle Enright & Engineer Wally Quintanilla
Orland Fire Protection District honored two employees for their hard work and dedication to the District. Engineer Wally Quintanilla was named Firefighter-of-the-Year
Dispatcher Gayle Enright was named Employee-of-the-Year
Accounting Assistant Pat Stadnicki, Finance Director
Kerry Sullivan and Assistant Finance Director Mary
Coughlin
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Receptionist
Joan Pickens
Human Resource Director
Lucy McGlynn-Murray
Fire Prevention Supervisor Mike Ercoli, Fire Prevention Secretary Mary
Fran Gobby, Fire Inspector Pat Collier, Fire & Life Safety Educator
Nancy Mulvihill and Acting Chief Raymond Kay
Mary Fran Gobby celebrated her 30th anniversary
of employment with the Orland Fire Protection
District in May. She originally started as a
receptionist in 1981, and is currently the Fire
Prevention Bureau Secretary.
Administrative Assistant
Gerry Strunka
Orland Fire Protection District welcomed its newest staff members in 2011:
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On May 11, 2011, the following promotions were celebrated:
Engineer Greg Ferro to Lieutenant
Firefighter Pam Exline to Engineer
Firefighter Keith Radke to Engineer
Engineer Dan Turner to Lieutenant
Engineer Gerald Bohne to Lieutenant
September 7, 2011
Lieutenant Michael Schofield to Battalion Chief
August 2, 2011
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Battalion Chief Steve Smith
30 Years
Deputy Chief Joe Madden
22 Years
Lieutenant Ken Reninger
24 Years