Background
Norgaard, Orlan Willman was born on July 16, 1941 in Arlington, South Dakota, United States. Son of Willie and Elsie Norgaard.
Norgaard, Orlan Willman was born on July 16, 1941 in Arlington, South Dakota, United States. Son of Willie and Elsie Norgaard.
With Sioux Falls Fire Department, South Dakota, since 1964, fire fighter, 1964—1970, lieutenant II, 1970—1975, captain, 1975—1978, battalion chief, 1978—1980, 1984—1987, chief, 1980—1984, deputy chief, since 1987. President International Fire Fighters Local 8, 1970—1978, Minnehaha County Fire Chiefs, Sioux Falls, since 1984. State vice president International Fire Chiefs, South Dakota, 1981—1984.
Chairman South Dakota Joint Fire Council, 1993. Served with United States Army, 1960-1963.
Served with United States Army, 1960-1963. Named Fire Fighter of Year Knights of Columbus, Sioux Falls, 1978. Member South Dakot Fire Fighters (State Fire Fighter of Year 1974), South Dakot Fire Chiefs (vice president 1986-1990, president 1990), International Association Fire Chiefs, Elks 262.
Married Gloria Jean Berg Norgaard, January 29, 1966. Children: Brenda, Ryan.