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The Seven Hills Fire Department Mission Statement

Purpose

Our purpose is to save lives, protect property, and to educate the public.

Vision

Our vision is to advance the mission of the Seven Hills Fire Department through continuous improvement and dedication to our community, and to seek advances through training and education.

Values

  • Leadership - We lead the fire service community in training, programs, and services.

  • Service - We provide quick and efficient service to the public and citizens.

  • Integrity - We earn the trust of the people we serve by treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

  • Quality - We deliver service and programs that our city needs. We measure quality by the citizens' satisfaction.

  • Safety - We recognize that safety is imperative and a fundamental element of all our functions and services.

Portable Radios

The fire department has taken delivery of new portable radios that were acquired through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Through this federal grant, which was sponsored by the Parma Fire Department, and with the matching portion of the AFG being picked up by Cuyahoga County, we took delivery of approximately $150,000 in communication equipment at no cost to the city. This includes 25 brand new Harris Portable Radios, chargers, and microphones. These radios are an incredible upgrade from the portable radios we were currently using. Lt. Bob Perko III deserves recognition for putting in a lot of time and effort to help make this grant happen.

About Fire Chief David Higginbotham

With 31 years of progressive fire service experience, I have served with dedication and integrity while leading firefighters and command staff in high-pressure emergency situations. My experience includes incident command, budget creation, budget management, policy development, interagency coordination, emergency preparedness planning, and mentoring the next generation of fire service professionals. I have built a reputation for maintaining high operational standards while promoting teamwork, accountability, and public trust.

I have been a Fire Instructor for Cuyahoga Community College for the past 20 years. I have taught various classes for the academy including fire instructor, fire officer development, and live fire Instructor. I was on the State of Ohio sub-committee and developed safety criteria, operational protocols, and curriculum for live-fire training operations.

I have worked for Fire Training structures for the last 17 years developing training facilities for firefighters. This company has sent me all over the world to teach fire departments scenarios using live fire conditions in their training facilities. 

My leadership philosophy centers on communication, professionalism, and service to the community. I am committed to building positive relationships with firefighters, city officials, and residents while promoting a culture of excellence within the department.