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Congratulations On Promotion

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, Engineer Garrett Flavin was promoted to Lieutenant with the OFPD. Fire Commissioner Brian O'Neill administered his Oath of Office, his Grandfather Garrett Flavin pinned his Lieutenant's badge, and his friend OFPD Firefighter Zach Zweizig delivered his conferment speech. Congrats Garrett!

Congratulations On Promotion

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Lieutenant Jim Hynes was administered his Battalion Chief Oath of Office by Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Matt Rafferty. Jim’s dad, a retired Chicago Battalion Chief, pinned his B/C badge, and his friend, OFPD Battalion Chief Erick Johnson delivered his conferment speech. Congrats Jim!

Congratulations On Promotion

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, a promotional ceremony was held at Orland Fire District. Fire Commissioner Beth Damas Kaspar administered the Engineer Oath of Office to Firefighters Justin Dublin and Zach Zweizig. Justin's fiance, Araceli, pinned his Engineer badge and Zach's son, Tristin, pinned his

Engineer badge. Next, Commissioner Kaspar administered the Lieutenant Oath of Office to Engineer Marc DeSardi. Marc's mom, Kathryn, pinned his Lt. badge, and his girlfriend, Francesca, delivered his conferment speech. Congrats Gentlemen!