Departments

The City of Seven Hills is managed by several key departments. The Directors of these departments are skilled professionals and are supported by a collection of talented, long-serving employees. Feel free to contact each department to assist you with your specific issue.

Fire Department

Contact Information
E-Mail: mcconville(at)sevenhillsfire.com

About the Department

Fire DepartmentThe first equipment of the Seven Hills Fire Department was a horse-drawn cart. It was a wide wagon with a hose wrapped around it in a barn on a farm. When the mayor, council, and citizens realized more adequate fire protection was needed, the mayor appointed a committee in April 1928 to enter into contracts with neighboring villages for assistance.

In 1928, the council recommended the purchase of a light chassis Ford Truck that would have room for the hose and large chemical tanks. The Fire Department of Seven Hills was established in August of 1943. The department consisted of fifteen men under the leadership of Chief Lewis Doering. When Chief Doering moved from the area several months later, Carl Detzel was named Chief. The equipment was a 1929 Model A Ford with a box on the back to hold a hose, broom, and a couple of extinguishers.

In 1945, A bond issue for $6,000 was approved by the voters to purchase a more modern fire truck. In September of that year, a Ford truck equipped with a 500-gallon per minute pumper was delivered to the station.

In 1953, the Seven Hills Fireman's Association presented a Cadillac ambulance to the Village. In 1956, a new Dodge Power Wagon was purchased and the 1946 Chevrolet was retired. The voters approved the bond issue in 1960 to build a new fire station for the further expansion of the department.

The location of the Fire Department is 7195 Broadview Road in Seven Hills. At the present time, Chief McConville's staff includes 1 Assistant Chief, 2 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, and 32 part-time firemen.

When to Call 911 for Police

Calling 911 is appropriate when:

  • Someone is hurt and needs help
  • Someone is hurting someone else
  • There is smoke or fire
  • Someone is taking something which is not theirs

What Happens When 911 is Called

  • A central computer identifies the phone number and address the call is coming from, and sends it to the emergency agency serving the address
  • The 911 operator answers "911 what is your Emergency: Police, Fire, or EMS?" and stays on the line until the department answers
  • The operator asks questions- including verification of the location- to determine needs and prioritize the call, then sends the emergency service
  • Calls from cell phones are routed to the Cuyahoga County Emergency Communication System which connects callers to appropriate agencies

Reporting Emergencies To Police
Callers should remain calm and give information slowly. All calls, emergency or not, are answered by the same operators. Callers are asked to report:

  • Name, address and phone number
  • Type of incident
  • Whether the crime is in progress or has already happened and the time it happened, if known
  • Details which may include: type of weapon, descriptions of suspects, license plate numbers, direction of travel or other details

Callers are asked to remain on the telephone to assist the dispatcher as much as possible. The more information given to the police, the better the emergency can be served. Safety is key and the caller and his/her family should stay out of harm's way. After the incident is reported, it is a good idea for the caller to write down everything that happened,  as they may be contacted for additional information.

In addition to the word FIRE being the title of this division, it is an acronym for Fire, Inspections, Rescue, and Emergency Services.

Before the Ambulance Arrives

  • After you have called 911, there are several things you can do until Emergency Responders arrive. These simple procedures will greatly aid the Emergency Responders and the patient they will treat.
  • If you determine that the patient is pulseless and non-breathing, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but only if you have been trained in this life saving technique.
  • Stay calm; do not get excited. This will reassure the patient that help is on the way.
  • Make the patient as comfortable as possible.
  • Gather all the medication that the patient may be taking. This will help Emergency Responders better determine the medical history of the patient.
  • Move all furniture or obstacles out of the way so Emergency Responders have easy access to the patient. Make sure all pets are secure in another part of the house.
  • Remember the time, this is very important. When was the last time you talked to the patient? How long has this medical condition existed? How long has the person been unconscious?

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