Orion Community Fire Protection District

05/20/2026

We would like to thank Osco Andover Community Fire District for having us out tonight for a joint training! Crews worked on drafting and water shuttle operations. We are grateful for the relationships being built with our mutual aid departments and look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Donna Dahl on her retirement after 29 years of service for Orion Fire & EMS.
Thank you Donna for all that you have done and wish you all the best.

05/12/2026

Members spent the evening training at Lake Lynwood last night, drafting from the dry hydrant.

04/30/2026

Be sure to check out our organization’s new page!

⛳️ Fundraiser Announcement – Orion Firefighter’s Association is proud to announce our 1st Golf Scramble Fundraiser, taking place on August 29, 2026, at Valley View Country Club in Cambridge, Illinois.

This event will bring our community together for a great day of golf, camaraderie, and support for a meaningful cause. All proceeds from the tournament will go directly toward the purchase of new equipment for our fire department, helping us continue to serve and protect our community at the highest level.

If you’re interested in participating, sponsoring, or learning more about the event, please reach out to one of the contacts listed below:

* Brandon Thomsen – (309) 314-6943
* Patrick Smutzer – (309) 235-3919

We’re excited to host this event and look forward to a fantastic day with friends, family, and supporters. Thank you for your continued support of the Orion Firefighter’s Association!

04/17/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – Orion, IL AREA ⚠️

We are watching a serious round of storms moving in today (Friday, April 17).

What to expect:
• Enhanced risk (3/5) for severe weather
• Damaging winds 70+ mph possible
• Tornadoes possible
• Heavy rain + flash flooding risk
• Storms likely this afternoon into tonight (1–10 PM)

This system is part of a larger severe weather setup across Illinois and the Midwest, with wind and tornadoes being the main concerns.

🚨 PLEASE BE PREPARED:
• Have multiple ways to get weather alerts (phone, radio, etc.)
• Know where you’ll take shelter before storms hit
• Secure anything outside that could blow around
• Never drive through flooded roads

We’ll be monitoring conditions closely. If storms intensify, things can change fast. Don’t wait until the last minute to get to safety.

Stay weather aware and keep an eye on updates throughout the day.