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Orland Park board approves radio equipment purchase to strengthen emergency communications
Summary
The Village of Orland Park approved buying new radio equipment to improve communications for its Emergency Management Agency, officials said, part of broader efforts to modernize incident response.
Mayor Jim Dodge said the Village of Orland Park board approved purchasing new radio equipment intended to strengthen the village’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA). "This equipment will help ensure clear, consistent communication for all of our EMA personnel during incidents, events, and even in day to day operations," Dodge said.
The approval was presented as a step to improve interoperability and reliability during emergencies; the mayor described the purchase as part of efforts to bolster incident response and day-to-day coordination. The transcript did not specify the vendor, purchase price, or the vote tally for the approval.
Next steps described by the mayor include equipment deployment and continued training for EMA staff. No dates, contract numbers or funding sources were provided during the brief.
