Orland Fire District to Host Annual Open House

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House Saturday Sept. 24 from 10 am until 1 pm at the Fire District Training Center, 10728 W. 163rd Place in Orland Park.

The open house will feature a wide range of demonstrations showcasing how firefighters address various emergency situations.

The LIFESTAR emergency response helicopter will also land during the Open House at 11:30 a.m.

On display will be all of the different major fire equipment used for emergency responses.

There will also be a kid’s section so young people can learn about procedures and responses to emergency situations. The event will also feature activities for children and young people, including Face Painting, provide free give-a-ways, and a display of fire equipment and clothing firefighters wear and carry when battling fires or responding to emergencies.

The Open House is free to the public. For more information, visit the Fire District website at www.OrlandFire.org.

Photo Courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District: Attendees at last year’s Orland Fire Open House line up to view emergency response helicopter.