OFPD recognizes nine firefighters for longevity, 20 and 35 years of services

OFPD recognizes nine firefighters for longevity, 20 and 35 years of services

The Orland Fire Protection District recognized nine firefighters Tuesday for their longevity with OFPD Fire Chief Ken Brucki presenting them each with accolades and recognition for their service.

Brucki presented recognitions to six firefighters for 20 years of service and threefold firefighters for 35 years of service.

"I want to thank all of you for your many years of service. You have all served us well and we are proud of you," Brucki said at Tuesday's OFPD board meeting.

"I admire you all for the dedication you have shown to serving our district and our public."

Brucki joined OFPD Trustees Blair Rhode, Jayne Schirmacher, John Brudnak, Chris Evoy and Board President James Hickey in congratulating the nine firefighters.

The recipients are Firefighter/Paramedic Terry Campagne, Engineers Edward Dunne, Pamela Exline, Joseph Mandekich and Robert Murphy III, and Lieutenant Michael Srncik for 20 years of service, and Battalion Chief William Bonnar and Lieutenants Michael Copple and William Leddin for 35 years of fire service.

Each recipient was give a plaque to recognize their service and a service pin.

Bonnar, who received recognition for 35 years of service, generated laughter from the board and audience when he quipped, "Well, we're halfway there now."

(Photos Courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District and Battalion Chief Dan Smith):

From left: Engineer Robert Murphy III, Lieutenant Michael Srncik, Engineers Joseph Mandekich, Edward Dunne, and Firefighter/Paramedic Terry Campagne for 20 years of service. (Not pictured, Engineer Pamela Exline.)

35 Year recipients Lt. William Ledden, Battalion

Chief William Bonnar and Fire Chief Ken Brucki

35 year recipient Lt. Michael Copple and Fire Chief Ken Brucki

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Four were injured Thursday July 11 as a result of a roll-over vehicle crash.

Four were injured Thursday July 11 as a result of a roll-over vehicle crash. 

Orland Fire responded to a vehicle crash with injuries in the area of 8900 135^th St. at about 3:15pm. While responding, Orland Fire Dispatch notified responders a vehicle had rolled over with reports of entrapment. A pin-in response was initiated as well as Palos Fire for a response. Initial units reported the crash involved a single vehicle which had rolled and occupants were out of the vehicle being attended to by bystanders. 

Four patients were injured and required transport to hospitals. Orland Fire and Palos Fire each had two ambulances on the scene. The four ambulances transported a female adult and 3 children to Christ Hospital. 

At this time there is no information on the condition of the and Orland Park Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Orland Park stove fire Monday - 5:20 pm

Orland Park stove fire Monday - 5:20 pm

The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the 9100 block of Lincoln Court today at about 5:20 in the afternoon for a stove fire.  Initial arriving firefighters encountered smoke on the second floor of the three story building as they moved into the involved unit.  The fire on the stove and the adjacent cabinets were extinguished quickly before the fire spread in the kitchen.  All of the units in the building were evacuated safely.

Minor fire damage and smoke damage were limited to the unit of origin.  Fire companies removed smoke from the entire building before residents were allowed back into their homes.  There were no injuries at this incident.