Orland Fire Protection District 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.
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OFPD Board of Trustees As elected officials, the Board of Trustees are the executives of our District. Trustees meet a minimum of twice each month to approve, discuss, and direct staff in the operation of our District.
Through the direction of President Maher and the Board of Trustees, our staff is held accountable to delivery of services for our residents.
The accomplishments of our District in 2009 were the direct result of our Boards dedication to the OFPD mission of serving our residents. Treasurer Martin McGill, Trustee James Hickey, President Patrick Maher, Secretary Salvatore ―Bob‖ Cacciato, and Trustee Glenn Michalek
OFPD Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Thomas Lia
Commissioner Mary Beth Casper
Commissioner Thomas Hayes
The Board of Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Trustees. The function of this Board is to conduct the testing of new firefighter candidates and promotional processes. In 2009, the Board of Commissioners completed testing of Engineers, establishing a three year promotional list.
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Report of the Fire Chief March 1, 2010
President Maher and Board of Trustees Orland Fire Protection District Orland Park, Illinois 60462 Dear President Maher and Board of Trustees: As a District, we have been very fortunate to realize many accomplishments during 2009. Chronicling in summary the activity of a dynamic and progressive organization such as ours is challenging. The 2009 Annual Report highlights significant accomplishments and describes in statistical form the activity levels of our various bureaus. As you read through the report you will find that the format is designed to be reader friendly to our residents. In our efforts to be an open and transparent government, we have taken strides towards presenting information in a manner that is easily understood. Certainly, the achievements of our District would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. From our Command Staff, to our summer employees, everyone recognizes the important role Orland Fire District plays in the community and works each day to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. Without their commitment to our mission none of our accomplishments would be possible. I would like to thank each of you for your trust and support in me as the leader of our District. The devotion you have shown to our Citizens through your fiscal responsibility and attention to detail as executives of our organization should be commended. I know that our Board of Fire Commissioners shares the beliefs and values you have as a Board and continue to support our mission as well. As a team, we all should stand proudly of that which we have done to make Orland Fire District a safer community. We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for us in 2010. Respectively Submitted,
Fire Chief Bryant Krizik
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2009 By the Numbers Budget
$28,339,015
Land Area
33.0 sq mi.
Population
75,000
ISO Rating
Class 2
Fire Stations 6
The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) is located in Southwest Cook County, approximately 22 miles from the city of Chicago. OFPD 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.
OFPD staffs a minimum of four engine companies, two truck companies and five ambulance crews daily.
14901 El Cameno Real Fire 5/27/09
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OFPD by the Numbers The ten-year call history shows a continuous annual increase until 2008. Over the past two years, we have experienced a decrease in our call volume. The decrease can be attributed to a number of reasons but two factors seem prevalent. First is a reduction in false alarm calls due to the work of our Fire Prevention Bureau and the installation of radio fire alarms. Secondly, fire calls to our commercial buildings have declined due to the economic downturn.
Vehicle accident at 167th & 94th Avenue
15832 Orlan Brook Drive Fire 8/19/09
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. Another factor which impacts call volume by still district is the age of residents living in the area. Calls in the station 6 area have increased as the demographics change to a more dense population of people over age 65.
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OFPD by the Numbers OFPD Response Call Types
15832 Orlan Brook Fire 8/19/09
143rd & 80th Avenue live fire training 11/16/09
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OFPD by the Numbers
A1 = Ambulance 1, T1 = Truck 1, E2 = Engine 2, etc.
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Response Times Response time is a measure of how fast we can get 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.
4:39 minutes
Orland Fire Protection District’s Median Response Time for all calls is 4 minutes 39 seconds.
Vehicle accident at 167th & 94th Avenue 4/20/09
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Response Guidelines 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.
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 then 90 percent for the achievement of each response time objective.
The Orland Fire Protection District arrives on the scene of all calls on average under 6 minutes, 80% of the time. It is 90% compliant in arriving on the scene under 6:55 minutes.
14721 88th Avenue Fire 3/25/09
80% arrival under 355 seconds 90% under 402 seconds
143rd & 80th Avenue live fire training 11/16/09
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Significant Orland Fires Gold Shift Fire On August 19, 2009, a severe thunderstorm moved into the Orland area. The storm presented with wind gusts and numerous lightning strikes. Orland companies responded to a reported roof fire and first arriving companies found fire showing from the roof around the chimney. A box and second alarm were called on this fire. The fire was contained to the attic and top floor of the 12-unit building. All occupants from the six adjoining units were able to return to their homes that night due to the efforts of all on scene. The fire was investigated and found to be a direct result of a lightning strike to the building. This fire was the first application of Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) for our District. The brand new Engine 6 was placed in service earlier this day and was pumping at the fire hours later. 15832 Orlan Brook Fire 8/19/09 2-Level Box Alarm #6019
Gold Shift Fire
On March 25, 2009, the Orland Fire District received a call from a person driving by 14721 88th Avenue stating she saw smoke coming from the house. Crews were met by blinding smoke and high heat conditions on the second floor which had partially burned away. The fire had extended from the lower level through the floor and into the attic where it had spread to concealed voids and the attic of a large two story addition on the rear of the house. There were 24 fire/EMS units on scene with approximately 53 personnel. The fire was investigated by Orland and MABAS Division 19 fire investigators with the assistance of the State Fire Marshal and the Orland Park Police. The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation. This is the first fire where our new Truck 1 was put to work. Black Shift Fire
14721 88th Avenue Fire 3/25/09 Box Alarm Fire #6019
On March 17, 2009, the Orland Fire District responded to a prescribed burn in the area of 104th Avenue at 175th. The initial engine company arrived with the Battalion Chief to what appeared to be about a dozen acres burning. The fire being pushed by the high wind gusts had jumped a fire line into tall dry brush and rapidly spread to the Northeast. A box and second alarm were called for brush trucks. The wind-blown fire was contained on the flanks but was finally controlled and extinguished at 167th and La Grange Road several hours after the first call.
17500 104th Avenue Fire 3/17/09 2-Level Box Alarm #6039
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Major Incidents On January 18th, Orland Fire assisted Oak Forest Fire for an early morning fire in the 15100 block of Laramie. Oak Forest arrived to find a large home with a fire in the basement. The initial alarm was upgraded to a full still and to a box alarm. Engine 2 and Battalion 2 assisted on scene for approximately two hours. This fire resulted in a civilian fatality.
On July 4th, a 5 year old girl drowned in a pool accident at a Orland Park home. Police and paramedics were called to the home after the girl was pulled from the pool. Despite extreme efforts by our personnel, the patient passed away.
On February 20th, Orland responded, as part of MABAS 19 dive team, with Squad 5, divers and 6001 to assist Aroma Park Fire Department with a vehicle that left the road and was in the river. Divers assembled and responded to the scene South of Kankakee. Orland divers were in the water and did not locate any victims but assisted the tow truck in the removal of the vehicle.
On April 5th, Orland paramedics were called to an unresponsive child. Crews arrived to find a pulse-less and non-breathing 4 year old who had signs of blunt trauma. A relative of the patient confessed to the murder.
On April 14th, Orland was called to assist Bridgeview Fire in the 7800 block of 71st Street for a fire in an industrial building. Engine 5 responded on this 2 alarm fire and worked to contain the fire and protect exposed products for more than three hours. One Orland firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation at this fire.
On August 2nd, Orland responded to Tinley Park for a fire in a townhouse in the 16300 block of Brementowne Drive. Orland Truck 4, Ambulance 2, and Battalion 1 arrived on scene and assisted Tinley companies confining the fire to the initial unit and locating the missing occupant. Unfortunately the homeowner was found by fire crews but succumbed to the smoke and was pronounced DOA.
On September 19th, Orland paramedics responded to a gun shot victim. They arrived to find two patients shot, one fatally and the crime scene still active. Personnel treated patients while the police were searching the area for an armed gunman.
On December 16th, Orland responded to Tinley Park Fire for a fire in the building in the 17300 block of Oak Park. Orland Truck 4 and Battalion 2 responded and worked closely with the Tinley firefighters to contain the fire and stop its spread into an adjoining business. Orland fire personnel worked on the scene for about an hour. Picture courtesy of Tinley Fire Department On April 28th, Orland responded to assist Mokena Fire on Kerry Court for a house fire. The fire was quickly contained by Mokena firefighters who removed the family dog. Orland Engine 6 and Battalion 1 resuscitated the dog using the pet oxygen masks carried on Orland apparatus and donated by an Orland family. She was transported by Mokena ESDA with an Orland paramedic to the animal hospital where she was treated and released a couple days later.
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Mutual Aid 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 prearranging the assistance prior to an incident and specifying who responds with what personnel, apparatus and equipment. The OFPD is a member of MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Division 19. MABAS is an Illinois organization and has become a leader in the country organizing fire/rescue/medical response across jurisdictions and throughout the State of Illinois. MABAS has now expanded to Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.
Mutual Aid provided to Tinley at a house fire 12/11/09
Contest winner: Southtown/Star photographer Joseph P. Meier took third place in the spot news category in the Illinois Press Association awards for ―Ventilating the roof,‖ a photo of firefighters battling a blaze in Orland Park. Other includes: New Lenox Crestwood Blue Island North Palos Chicago Ridge Roberts Park Homer Lemont MABAS 22
Frankfort MABAS 21 Aroma Park Bridgeview East Joliet Lockport MABAS 24 Northwest Homer
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Finance Operating expenditures budgeted for 2009 were $28,339,015. Budgeted expenditures by category are summarized in the chart on the right.
Total budgeted revenue in 2009 was $27,522,239. Property taxes are the District’s main source of funding, representing 87% of budgeted revenue, or $23,881,606. Property tax levies were abated by 1.3 million in 2009. This reduced the amount of taxes levied in 2009. 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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EMS Medical Services
The Family & Friends CPR Program is for those who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. This program is specifically designed for those who prefer to learn in a group environment with feedback from an instructor. Approximate program time is three (3) hours. Training may be conducted at our facility or yours. Classes are available every other month on site or schedule a class for a group of six (6) or more.
59 CPR classes offered in 2009 Over 1,000 people trained in CPR
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Citizen Life Saving Awards The OFPD presented life-saving awards to three citizens for life-saving efforts performed on a 61-year old male in full cardiac arrest at the Palos Health and Fitness Club on May 27. As a result of the quick action taken by other members in the health club who witnessed the man’s collapse, 911 was called and an automatic external defibrillator was quickly put into use, along with CPR, successfully resuscitating the man just prior to the arrival of the OFPD’s paramedics.
Scott Byrdak, left, Ben Plotner, member who was saved, Michelle Adams, Dave Zdunek, Valerie Williams and Barb Krynski during an awards ceremony. School District 135 Trustee Lynne Donegan, an advocacy volunteer for the American Heart Association, who is employed at the Attorney General’s office, spearheaded a bill in Springfield about 5 years ago, called the ―Colleen O’Sullivan Law‖ that requires every public facility to have an AED, a person on the premises certified in CPR, and an emergency procedure plan filed with the State. Donegan expressed her praise and gratitude to Michelle Adams, Dave Zdunek, and Ben Plotner for coming to the aid of the man who was in severe distress that day, and who were truly responsible for saving his life. Battalion Chief Reeder, Lynne Donegan, and Chief Krizik
Engineer Ray Marquardt Award “To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story here.”
Downers Grove Fire Chief Phil Ruscetti (2nd from left), Engineer Marquardt and his family.
On December 12, 2008, Engineer Ray Marquardt was with his family when he witnessed Karl Staehlin, a Bolingbrook resident, lose consciousness while in a Burger King drive-thru. Working with another firefighter that had arrived at the scene, Marquardt was able to break the vehicle’s window, gain access to the vehicle, and shut it off. The two firefighters immediately began giving CPR to Staehlin, and they were able to work with Downers Grove Fire Department paramedics to revive Mr. Staehlin. The OFPD presented Engineer Marquardt with a life-saving award on December 17, 2008.
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Training Examples of Training Conducted in 2009: ▪ New Tower Ladder and 3 New CAFS Engines ▪ Pre-Connected Hose Lead-outs/Advancement Techniques ▪ Water Operations Class ▪ Driving/CAFS (Compressed Air Foam Systems) ▪ Multiple Casualty Disaster Drill ▪ NIMS 100/200/300/400/700/800 Level Certifications ▪ Suicide Prevention ▪ IntraOseous Drill Inventions ▪ Health Safety Officer ▪ Pandemic Influenza Planning & Preparedness Course ▪ NICOR—Natural Gas Emergency Response ▪ Blue Card—Incident Command—Train the Trainer
Water Rescue Training
Nearly all OFPD personnel are now trained in a 40 hour state certification curriculum to be prepared for a water rescue emergency. Practical rescue scenarios were exercised at the SportsPlex as well as Carl Sandburg High School pool. New cold/ice water immersion rescue suits were placed in-service on all of our 11 dedicated fire & ambulance companies to supplement the water rescue resources available.
In 2009, our fire personnel logged over 43,640 hours of combined ongoing training! CAFS Training
2-Story Training House
Disaster Drill
Our personnel trained extensively on our three new Darley Fire Engine’s CAFS operations prior to the units being put into full service. CAFS is an acronym for Compressed Air Foam System. This technology greatly changes and improves the dynamics of our primary fire extinguishing agent – water. Orland Fire is one of a few departments in the state that currently have this capability.
On September 19, the OFPD conducted a mass casualty disaster drill simulating a severe weather event, affecting the Century and Meadow Ridge School’s ball fields during an outside sports event. The drill involved multiple fire departments and approximately 120 staff and volunteers.
In 2009, we substantially remodeled and reconstructed the interior of our 2-story training house. The new layout simulates full scale residential structures. Three fully furnished bedrooms were created allowing fire crews to search in zero visibility, and navigate multiple configurations to better hone our victim search techniques as well as hose line advancement. This is now an extremely challenging prop that keeps your firefighters on the top of their game.
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Specialty Teams ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Update of monitoring equipment initiated in April Award Winning Emergency Decon Drills in August On-Site tank car review in October RAE Meter Class attended in November Additional upgrades to meters on the HAZMAT Squad—4 gas, PID and Bio Check System Training provided to the department in various forms in 11 out of the 12 months of 2009 Improved attendance and involvement in the SWHMRT in preparation of validation in April of 2010 4 Orland team drills for H technicians in 2009 NIMS training to the command staff of Orland and Palos Fire Districts Involvement in the UASI Incident Response Committee Involvement in the Region VII EMS Bio-Terrorism Committee Continued distribution of Nighthawks during the usual 200+ CO calls during the year Calls of interest: unknown substance in the Kohl’s parking lot
HAZMAT = 4 calls
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11 Orland team members within MABAS 19 (43 team members) 2 new members added and fully Trained as Certified Public Safety Divers Swift Water Technician recertification/certification for team members New Surface Supplied Air Equipment purchased and placed in service Orland team member training hours total – 419.5 hrs Incidents for 2009 totaled 9: 3 Victim Rescue/Recoveries, 3 Vehicle Recoveries, 1 Weapon Recovery, and 2 False Calls ▪ Team training consists of: - Annual swim evaluation - Annual scuba skills evaluation - Rescue and recovery training Shore based operations Boat based operations Initial scene procedures Use of surfaced supplied air system Vehicle recovery Weapon recovery Ice diving Swift water
Water Rescue & Recovery = 9 calls
▪ Training hours 672 ▪ Successfully validated 11 members through CART ▪ Responded to three Technical Rescue Team incidents all of which were structural collapse incidents caused by motor vehicles impacting the structure. All three of the structures were commercial occupancies and required triage and assessment by team members. However, only two required shoring.
TRT = 3 calls
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Fire Investigations
Suspicious Van Fire 3/27/09 Orland Fire Investigation Team works in conjunction with the Orland Park Police, the Orland Hills Police, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Cook County Bomb Squad, and the ATF. Eight arson arrests were made this year because of the hard work and performance of our team. Orland Fire Investigation Team is a member of the MABAS 19 Origin and Cause Team as well as the South Suburban Fire Investigation Task Force. The task force was started here in Orland and is the largest task force in the State of Illinois. Our team responded to 40 fire investigations within Orland and communities immediately surrounding Orland. The team also responded to 13 task force responses for 2009. The task force responds to fires involving firefighter injury, fatal fires, and large dollar loss fires. Suspicious fires are not accidental or avoidable and the circumstances leading us to the fire do not appear to be explainable Accidental fires are caused by human or mechanical error or malfunction. Incendiary fires are suspicious in nature, are set intentionally, and involve the crime of arson.
Suspicious House Fire under investigation 14721 88th Avenue 3/25/09
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Fire Prevention Bureau Activities for 2009 ●
Inspected all public/private schools, daycare centers, and commercial and multi-family occupancies within the OFPD.
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Worked to have business owners convert problematic telephone line fire alarms to the Keltron radio transmission system which reduces false alarms.
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Attended continuing education courses and seminars.
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Upgraded the Bureau’s filing system.
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Gathered fire prevention related information for this year’s ISO review.
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Made 8,981 field contacts in 2009.
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Reduced the amount of full-fire activations of commercial fire alarm systems.
The Fire Prevention Bureau continued to be busy in 2009 in spite of the economic downturn. The slight decline of inspections, which was caused by an increase in vacant properties, was offset by an increase in the number of reinspections which were necessary to gain code compliance. The diligence and hard work of the Bureau staff also enabled us to reduce the number of commercial fire alarm activations from 528 in 2008 to 404 in 2009.
2009 Fire Alarm Statistics
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Public Education During the National Car Seat Check on September 12th, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Orland Fire collaborated with the Orland Park Police Department for the first time. Twentyeight child restraints were checked in one day and the public awareness of seat check programs by the Police and Fire Departments was greatly increased.
At Lowes Safety Saturday, families participated in a variety of educational activities along with a free lunch and some “just for fun” stuff to do. The Orland Park Lowes was chosen as 1 of 12 sites in the country to host this event on September 26th.
Types of Events Car Seat Checks Safety Lectures Safety House CPR Classes Fire Drills Health Fairs Career Fairs Community Expos
Station Tours Ambulance Stand By Parades Babysitter Classes Extinguisher Training Special Events Junior Fire-Setter Interventions Block Parties New Programs
Kid’s Fire & Life Safety Day Lowe’s Safety Saturday National Car Seat Check with Orland Park Police Department
Children ages 8-10 enjoyed a fun filled day of learning about personal safety and the firefighter/paramedic career at the Kid’s Fire & Life Safety Day on July 13th.
The OFPD was involved with 429 events impacting 28,166 people in the community in 2009
The OFPD took home the trophy for the second year in a row after winning 9-7 over the Orland Park Police Department in the annual Guns and Hoses softball game.
The OPPD and OFPD took to the ice for the first-ever Guns and Hoses hockey game on November 29th. OFPD won 10-4!
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Personnel Promotions
Two firefighters were promoted in 2009. At a promotional ceremony held in May, Terri SimoneLorenz was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Paul Pokorny was promoted to the position of Engineer. Congratulations to Terri and Paul!
Engineer Pokorny and Lt. Simone-Lorenz
Trustee McGill, Engineer Pokorny, Trustee Cacciato, Lt. SimoneLorenz, and Trustee Michalek
Employee and Firefighter of the Year New Employees
OFPD honored two employees for their hard work and dedication to the District. Lt. William Leddin was named Firefighter of the Year and Assistant Finance Director Mary Coughlin was named Employee of the Year.
OFPD welcomed its newest additions to staff in 2009: Full-time Telecommunicator: Gayle Enright William Donahue Jennifer Leddin Part-time Telecommunicator: Anna Maria Mendez (not pictured) The Telecommunicators are responsible for dispatching emergency fire and EMS apparatus and personnel. The critical role of our dispatch personnel requires the ability to handle pressure and remain calm in emergency situations.
TCO Gayle Enright
Lt. Bill Leddin and Assistant Finance Director Mary Coughlin
TCO William Donahue
TCO Jennifer Leddin
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News Mokena Land Transfer
Throughout the year, OFPD was engaged in a campaign soliciting voters to transfer property from Mokena Fire District into Orland along the I-80 corridor. The land currently is a part of the Village of Orland Park but is protected by Mokena Fire District. When Mokena petitioned the Village of Orland Park to build a fire station at 183rd and Wolf Road, OFPD considered Mokena’s efforts a duplication of resources and urged them to consider alternatives. The proposed fire station would be built less than a mile away from Orland Station #6. Building a new fire station would be expensive and staffing it would cost about 1 million dollars each year. There were only 125 calls in that area annually. After a three day public hearing, a judge ordered that the question of transferring fire districts be placed on a ballot for the upcoming February 2, 2010 election.
OFPD to Dispatch for Oak Forest The OFPD Dispatch Center began fire dispatch services for the City of Oak Forest in December of 2009. Oak Forest Police Department is the Public Safety Answering Point that direct transfers the caller upon the first indication the request is for fire, medical, or rescue. Oak Forest Fire is a welcome addition to the Dispatch center as they are our neighbors to the East. With the addition of Oak Forest, we now have three fire departments, in addition to Orland, that share the costs of dispatching services. It is anticipated Orland will dispatch approximately three thousand incidents for Oak Forest in 2010. Oak Forest Fire has two stations staffed with four personnel each. Oak Forest Fire serves a population of about 30,000 in an area of about 10 square miles.
Senior Advisory Council The initial meeting of the OFPD Senior Advisory Committee took place on August 3rd. The purpose of the committee is to establish continuing dialogue between the OFPD, the senior community and general public, along with creating a process of ongoing feedback and assessment related to current emergency response services and programs.
Left to right, Joe Gleiter, Ella McKeown, Monica Samars, Sandra Marshall, Heleane Battaglia, and Diana Husband
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Events Groundbreaking of New Training Building The OFPD and its Trustees broke ground on April 8th for the new training facility. The facility will serve as the District’s disaster recovery and training center.
Left to right, Battalion Chief Kay, Trustee Michalek, Trustee Cacciato, Trustee Maher, Trustee Hickey, Trustee McGill and Chief Krizik
Trustee Cacciato breaking ground
ISO Inspection During the month of July, we prepared for and completed a complete evaluation of our District by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). ISO rates fire departments on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the best. OFPD is currently a Class 2 Department. The evaluation process is very detailed and required the efforts of many. ISO will deliver the results to us in early 2010.
Engineer Schloegel, Battalion Chief Cinquepalmi, and ISO Inspector Mike Ramirez Battalion Chief Cinquepalmi with ISO Inspector Mike Ramirez
Commissioner Hayes—Trustee Hickey
Mr. James P. Hickey was elected to the position of Trustee and took his oath of office on May 20, 2009. Mr. Hickey will serve a six-year term.
On June 10, 2009, Thomas Hayes was appointed as Fire Commissioner by the Board of Trustees. Mr. Hayes was one of several candidates interviewed by the Trustees to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Paul O’Grady. Mr. Hayes will serve a three year term.
President Patrick Maher and Fire Commissioner Thomas Hayes
James Hickey being sworn in by Chief Bryant Krizik
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New Equipment In June of 2009, the OFPD took delivery of three Spartan/ Darley Pumpers. These pumpers or fire engines are custom designed and contain many very unique features. This project was a two year process from start to finish. The committee members worked extremely hard to make sure that these vehicles are equipped with every available safety feature, incorporating design features to reduce potential injuries using data collected from firefighter injuries. Some of the other unique design features are: Compressed Air Foam Systems or CAFS – this system increases the effectiveness of fire fighting operations by injecting an air/foam mixture into the fire pump. The OFPD is one of very few area Fire Departments having CAFS capability. Composite bodies which will not rust and deteriorate from our harsh winters and exposure to road salt or other chemicals. ●
Enhanced Diesel Emission Controls – These engines are powered by energy efficient, clean burning diesel engines. These engines produce less than 10% of the emissions produced by older diesel engines.
These engines replaced three older engines that were originally purchased by the Fire District in 1987 and 1988. Now, these newer engines will serve the OFPD for many years to come.
The OFPD purchased a 2009 Ford Expedition as a response vehicle for Shift Battalion Chiefs. This vehicle was purchased from Ford with a police package which adds suspension, drive train, and interior features that increase the performance/efficiency of this type of response vehicle. This vehicle is also equipped with a command center storage cabinet. This feature allows our Battalion Chiefs to carry additional tools, gear, maps and other logistical items that can be useful while overseeing the operations of an emergency response.
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Staffing SWORN STAFF Administration Fire Chief Administrative Battalion Chief Program Supervisors EMS Lieutenant Maintenance Lieutenant Training Lieutenant IT Manager Sworn Shift Personnel Battalion Chief Lieutenant Engineer Firefighter/Paramedic
1 3 1 1 1 1 1st Shift 1 10 10 15
2nd Shift 3rd Shift 1 1 10 10 10 10 15 14 Total Sworn
3 30 30 44 115
NON-SWORN STAFF Administration Human Resources Director Executive Secretary Administrative Assistant Receptionist Community Relations Specialist, part-time IT Technician, part-time Finance Finance Director Assistant Finance Director Administrative Secretary Fire Prevention Supervisor Inspector Public Education Coordinator Secretary Communications/Dispatch Communications Supervisor Telecommunicators Telecommunicators, part-time Maintenance Mechanic Maintenance, part-time Summer Employees Total Non-Sworn Total Personnel
1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 10 11 2 1 8 48 163
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Farewells
A retirement party was held on November 20th in honor of Battalion Chief Joseph Copeland and Lieutenant John Hartmann. Joe and John have served a combined 54 years of service to Orland Fire Protection District. Happy Retirement to Joe and John!
Mary Ann and John Hartmann
Joseph Copeland and Mayor Daniel McLaughlin
Mary Ann and John Hartmann
Firefighter Rafacz and Joseph Copeland
Lt. Ray Marquardt Sr. (retired) was laid to rest on September 17th. Lt. Marquardt was a member of the Orland Fire Protection District for 32 years before retiring in 1999.
Orland Fire Protection District 9788 West 151st Street Orland Park, Illinois 60462 (708) 349-0074