2011 Annual Report

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.

President James Hickey

Treasurer Christopher Evoy

Secretary Blair Rhode

Trustee Martin McGill

Trustee Glenn Michalek

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.

Chairman John Brudnak

Commissioner Mary Beth Casper

Secretary Craig Schmidt

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.

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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 chief@orlandfire.org or at 708-3490074. I look forward to hearing from you.

Semper Paratus Servio

Raymond Kay Acting Fire Chief 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.

2011 By the Numbers Budget

$29,676,984

Land Area

33.0 square miles

ISO Rating

Class 2

Fire Stations

6

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.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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“We are proud to recognize these citizens as they selflessly acted to save others.”

Acting Chief Raymond Kay

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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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~Edward F. Croker

Expenditures 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.

Professional Services 1%

Other 3%

Equipment 3% Debt 4%

Personnel 84% Supplies, Repairs, Utilities, & Fuel 5%

Revenue Charges for Services 9% Property Taxes 88% Grants & Other 3%

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.

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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.

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.

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Three Segments of Response Time Call Processing:

Pushout:

Response:

Dispatch

Time from alarm to responding

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.

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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.

Response Time: 4 minutes, 30 seconds

Orland Fire Protection District’s Median Response Time for all calls is 4 minutes 30 seconds.

Median Response Time Station 6's Still

04:41

Station 5's Still

04:50

Station 4's Still

04:28

Station 3's Still

05:23

Station 2's Still

04:23

Station 1's Still

03:51

00:00

01:00

02:00

03:00

04:00

05:00

06:00

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.

Ten Year Call History 7,168

2002 -10-

7,739

8,046

8,311

8,388

8,298

7,615

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

7,967

8,036

8,115

2009

2010

2011

OFPD Location Response

Commercial / Mercantile 15%

Outdoor, Roadways, and Walk-Ins 13%

Residential Units 53%

Educational Facilities 1%

Assembly 5%

Other 6%

Health Care and Detention Facilities 7%

Emergency Medical Services 2,491

OFPD Response Call Types

1,022

Emergency Medical Services

Advanced Life Support

995

Basic Life Support Ambulance Refusal

Fire 634

562 63

Fire

Other Alarms

52

35

34

21

14

Other Alarms 615 434 274

283

136 132 90

88

73

44

17

6

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OFPD Calls by Time of Day 502 490 397

535

506

429

468 490 476 447 440 379

350

298 196

287

181 184 162 147 145 131

257

218

OFPD Fire and EMS Calls by Day of Week 702 648

667

648

522

523

502

675

655

662 512

504

489

406

EMS Fire

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

OFPD Fire and EMS Calls by Month 415

405

381

362

392

388 390

392

388

387

350

289 258

414 381

253

276

280

300

296

262

275

287

294 EMS Fire

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

OFPD Calls by Station

1,390 963 679

1,615

1,352

Station 2

Station 3

Station 4

EMS

701

480

699

793

Station 5

Station 6

1,078

732 Station 1

Fire

969 1,217 153 Chiefs

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 Engine

Fire Truck

-Staffed By 2 Paramedics

- Carries Manpower

- Carries Manpower

-Advanced Life Support

- Fire Pump, Hose, Water, Tools

-Ladders, Fire Pump, Water, Tools

-12 Lead Cardiac Monitor

Primary Function: Extinguish the Fire

Primary Functions: Rescue, Ventilation, Support the Fire Engine Crew

Primary Function: Provide advanced life support medical service

Calls by Apparatus 2,500

2,057 2,000

1,810 1,611

1,553

1,500

1,274

1,370

Fire

1,126

1,093

1,000

1,501

1,372 889

853

EMS

500

62 0

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

E2

E3

E5

E6

T1

T4

Chiefs

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Gold Shift Fire

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.

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 143 rd 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 November 9, 2011, several 911 calls were received reporting a garage fire on 113 th 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.

Black 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.

Other Incidents

House Fire 3/20/11—144th & Maycliff Car Fire 3/29/11—138th & LaGrange

House Fire on 8/12/11— Poplar Creek Office Bldg. Fire 10/10/11 Ravinia Place

Car Fire 5/30/11 - 171st & Pointe Drive

Men’s Wearhouse Fire 11/13/11

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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.

Mutual Aid Given by Apparatus

Mutual Aid Given by Town 211 161

Change of Quarters

311

73

219

212

85

61

Fire 125

21 Palos

Oak Forest Tinley Park

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

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.

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Palos Heights

Mokena

63

EMS

Others

Ambulance

Truck

Chief

Engine

Other

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.

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.

EMS Calls Breakdown

EMS Patients by Age

Other 1% 1,103

Respiratory 8%

1,191

832

Medical 72%

Cardiac 8% Trauma 11%

292

365

377

505 345

147

190

0-5

6-15 16-20 21-27 28-37 38-50 51-65 66-79 80-89 90+

Transports by Hospital 2,917

623 142

81

9

7

3

66

BLS ALS

Lifeguards Refine their Skills

Trauma Patients Level I (Christ)

Level II (Silver Cross)

24

78

Visiting Chinese Delegates ask about treatment protocols

Cardiac Patients Cardiac Arrest 42 Chest Pain 297

Cardiac Complaint 55

Snow plows ensure that ambulances get through to EMS calls Blizzard of 2011 -17-

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 notso-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.

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.

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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.

Training was conducted twice a month and consisted of the following: Over 100 hours of training recorded (Orland team members)

Swift Water Technician Training ( Fox River)

Annual Swim Test and SCUBA skills review

Underwater Evidence recovery Training

Scenario based training sessions (surface and sub-surface)

Ice Diver Training

Surface Supplied Air Training

Sector Scan Sonar Training (Kongsberg Sonar)

Haz Mat Responses for 2011 147 CO Calls

Department Drills

107 Gas Leaks 67 Inside natural gas leaks

CFL Bulb Disposal / Clean-Up

Ammonia Properties

40 outside natural gas leaks

Foam

Radiation Decon Practical

14 Odor Calls

Radiation Monitoring

Carbon Monoxide

5 Fuel Spill Investigations

Leak Response Scenario

Dressing Drill

12 Calls for SWHMRT Advisors

Radiation Decon

2 Calls for SWHMRT Full Team

Orland Hazardous Materials Team: 4 Team Drills

Enbridge Energy Pipeline Table Top Drill

2 Monitoring Drills

1 Member to Haz Mat Incident Command Class

Mobil Oil Pipeline Table Top Drill

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.

Validated nine team members in structural collapse rescue

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

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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

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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.

Cause of Fires Other 26

Intentional 13

Accidental 49

Under Investigation 7

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.

Technicians are ASE-certified and have over 60 years of combined experience.

Repairs are done right the first time and every time!

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.

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▪ Inspected all commercial and multi-family occupancies within the district.

▪ Inspected all public/private schools and daycare centers within the district.

Alarms Monitored by OFPD 163

Radio Telephone

▪ 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.

520

Fire Alarm Activations

Total FPB Inspectional Activities Inspections

395

789

Commercial Full Fire

Problem Fire Alarm Checks

5297

625

534

Knox Box Issues

Residential Full Fire Trouble Alarm

Plan Review 240 319

Misc

214

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 Orland Training Facility. Over 300 people attended. Live fire demonstrations, Sparky the Dog, and equipment was on display.

A coloring contest was also held that day.

Car Seat Installations 29 15

10

19

19 17

14 9

8 3

7

5

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Residents Non Residents

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.

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SWORN STAFF Administration Acting Fire Chief Administrative Battalion Chief Program Supervisors EMS Lieutenant Maintenance Lieutenant Training Lieutenant IT Manager Sworn Shift Personnel 1st Shift Battalion Chief 1 Lieutenant 11 Engineer 10 Firefighter/Paramedic 15

1 1 1 1 1 1 2nd Shift 3rd Shift 1 1 10 10 10 10 12 14 Total Sworn

3 31 30 41 111

NON-SWORN STAFF Administration Human Resources Director Administrative Assistant Receptionist Finance Finance Director Assistant Finance Director Accounting Assistant Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Supervisor Fire Inspector Fire & Life Safety Educator Fire Prevention Bureau Secretary Communications/Dispatch Communications Supervisor Telecommunicators Telecommunicators, Part-Time Maintenance Fleet Maintenance Technician Building Maintenance Technician Maintenance, Part-Time Summer Employees

1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 7

Total Non-Sworn

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2 1 1 10 43

154

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!

Accounting Assistant Pat Stadnicki, Finance Director Kerry Sullivan and Assistant Finance Director Mary Coughlin

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.

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

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 Dispatcher Gayle Enright & Engineer Wally Quintanilla

Orland Fire Protection District welcomed its newest staff members in 2011:

Receptionist

Human Resource Director

Joan Pickens

Lucy McGlynn-Murray

Administrative Assistant Gerry Strunka

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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

Lieutenant Michael Schofield to Battalion Chief August 2, 2011

Engineer Gerald Bohne to Lieutenant September 7, 2011

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Lieutenant Ken Reninger 24 Years

Battalion Chief Steve Smith 30 Years

Deputy Chief Joe Madden 22 Years

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