Support Services

The Orland Fire Protection District’s (OFPD) Support Service Bureau consists of six specialized areas committed to aggressively maintaining the Fire District’s facilities, vehicles and equipment. Safety, reliability and readiness are priorities, in addition to operating cost-effective and efficient maintenance programs. Support Service encompasses the maintenance and repair of OFPD: Facilities, Fleet Vehicles, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), Tools, Equipment and Hose, as well as the procurement and distribution of various supplies.

We take no shortcuts when it comes to maintaining OFPD emergency vehicles, facilities and 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, building maintenance, HVAC systems, multi-phase commercial electrical systems and communication systems. What sets our people apart is their level of expertise with the technical intricacies specific to fire, EMS, emergency equipment and building systems and maintenance. 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 trained, certified, highly-skilled and very valued technicians  Fleet of 60 pieces of fire apparatus, ambulances, specialty equipment and support vehicles combined  Six Fire Stations, Headquarters building, Fleet Maintenance building and three training buildings  Utilizes a cost-conscious, cost-effective, common sense approach  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 Support Service Bureau provides behind-the-scenes services that are essential to effective Fire, EMS, and Rescue Operations. Serving the community is the privilege of every OFPD employee — not only those responding to fires, EMS calls or other emergencies — but also those people behind the scenes repairing our facilities and fire apparatus, as well as 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.

Support Services

Lieutenant Jim Hynes

New Equipment Truck 1

Unit # 6064 is assigned to Station 1 which is located at 9790 W. 151st Street. This unit is a 2021 Pierce 100’ Aerial Platform also know as a Tower Ladder. Truck 1 has a pre-piped waterway, Waterous single stage 1500 gpm pump, carries 400 gallons of water, 1200’ of various size fire hose and a full compliment of heavy rescue equipment (jaws of life, etc.). Truck 1 also carries a full compliment of Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment and can handle medical emergencies ranging from childbirth to cardiac arrest.

Truck 1 Build Process

Members of the Orland Fire District Apparatus Committee took a very active role regarding the design, budget, bid process, build process, factory inspections, final acceptance inspection including the initial operational training of Truck 1 for our members. The committee members worked extremely hard to incorporate design features that will improve fire-ground operations, vehicle maneuverability, address previous design flaws found with other apparatus while keep overall build costs down. The committee has consistently demonstrated pride, ownership and a strong dedication the Orland Fire District. The Committee is very appreciative of the support given by the OFPD Administration and Board of Trustees.

Factory Inspection Photos

Ambulance 5

Unit # 6042 is a 2021 Ford/Horton Ambulance assigned to Station 5 which is located at 8851 W. 143rd Street. This unit is equipped with the latest ALS equipment and a Stryker, Power Load stretcher. The chassis is equipped with a Liquid Spring Suspension which has greatly improved the ride quality for our patients.

Fleet Maintenance Program

 OFPD vehicles are extremely well maintained which is imperative given the need for 100% reliability and the severe duty associated with emergency response.  General Repair and Maintenance – The OFPD employs two ASE certified Technicians who maintain approximately 60 pieces of equipment. All OFPD fire apparatus, ambulances, and support vehicles are serviced at regular intervals, in addition to annual certifications and testing.  OFPD has recently relocated to a new, modern maintenance facility located at 10704 163rd Place.  OFPD has recently entered into agreements with two neighboring fire departments to provide maintenance and repairs for their fleets. This will generate income and help off-set OFPD costs. We hope to expand our maintenance services to other fire agencies in the near future.

Facility Maintenance

General Repairs

The OFPD employs 1 full-time and 3 part-time facility Maintenance Technicians with extensive backgrounds in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and building maintenance systems. Most repairs are handled in house which allows us to address issues in a prompt, efficient manner keeping costs down and minimizing any impact to operations.

 12 buildings maintained by OFPD personnel  HVAC repairs and replacements  Electrical repairs  Plumbing repairs  Interior and exterior painting  Snow and ice removal  Landscaping  Concrete repairs  Remodeling and updating older facilities  Appliance maintenance and repair  Equipment maintenance and repair  Interior and exterior lighting maintenance and repair There is never a shortage of projects, routine maintenance and repairs with 12 buildings to maintain.

New Fleet Maintenance Facility

The OFPD Board of Trustees approved construction of a new Fleet Maintenance Facility located at 10704 W. 163rd Place. This facility replaced our previous, much smaller shop which opened in 1987. The new, much larger facility has allowed the OFPD Fleet Maintenance Bureau to provide maintenance and repairs to two neighboring fire departments, generating revenue to off-set OFPD operational costs.

New Fleet Maintenance Facility The new Maintenance Facility was completed under budget and went into operation in December of 2021, as the following photos clearly show this is a beautiful facility. There is now enough room to handle work for other fleets in addition to future expansion of the OFPD maintenance program. The OFPD Maintenance and Support Service staff members would like to express their gratitude to the OFPD Administration and Board of Trustees for the commitment and support shown throughout this project, which will benefit OFPD residents for years to come.

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

SCBA’s are worn by Firefighters to protect them from inhaling toxic and super-heated gases found in fires and hazardous environments. Compressed air is stored at a pressure of 4500 psi in cylinders worn on each Firefighter’s back similar to a backpack. Due to the extreme pressure and exposure to hostile environments, this equipment must be thoroughly tested and maintained. The OFPD practices a regimented routine of daily and weekly checks, inspections, maintenance and cleaning. This equipment is also tested and certified each year. We keep our SCBA’s in top condition as our lives quite literally depend on them.

Tools And Equipment

The OFPD utilizes thousands of various pieces of equipment used for anything from vehicle extrication to thermal imaging cameras used to find victims in smoke-filled, zero visibility environments. This equipment must also be extremely well-maintained and kept in a constant state of readiness so that it can be reliably deployed in any emergency.

(Shown are the latest advancements in vehicle extrication tools, battery-powered “Jaws of Life”)

Hose

Each OFPD fire engine carries nearly 3000 feet of various diameter fire hose. These hoses are designed to operate at pressures ranging from 80 psi to as high as 250 psi. Each length of hose is tested annually and repaired in house by OFPD personnel.

Supply

OFPD Support Service maintains an inventory of basic cleaning supplies and paper goods which are distributed to all facilities as needed.