First Responder Friday: Retired Battalion Chief Orlence Orvis

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Friday, August 28, 2020
First Responder Friday honors Ret. FDNY Battalion Chief Orlence Orvis
Amy Freeze says Orvis is celebrating his 100th birthday.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- So nice, we celebrate this first responder twice!

This week's First Responder Friday salutes Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Orlence Orvis on his 100th birthday.

He served in Brooklyn for 30 years.

He celebrated his birthday with firefighters, friends and his great granddaughter one month old Gianna!

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