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ALL FIRE OR RESCUE EMERGENCIES should be called in as 911.
This will, in most cases, enable the dispatcher to know the location where the call is originating. Fire or Rescue will be dispatched to the requested location. We ask that people remain on the line if 911 is called accidentally. A police officer will be dispatched, regardless, to insure that there are no problems. All non-emergency and other calls for the fire department should be made to our business line 440-585-1202.

What are the fire department’s hours of operation?
The fire department is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Staff

The department is staffed by part-time firefighters, except for the Fire Chief who is full time. The fire station is manned by six firefighters around the clock. We provide fire suppression service, emergency medical service, fire prevention and public education services. We respond to approximately 2,300 calls for assistance annually. Our primary response vehicles consist of two pumpers, one aerial truck and two advanced life support ambulances.

Our manning strength of 72 firefighters is determined by city ordinance. This includes the Fire Chief, 5 Captains, 8 Lieutenants, and 57 firefighters. The Department is comprised of 5 Divisions: Emergency Operations, Emergency Medical Services, Facilities and Equipment, Communications, and Fire Prevention. The Fire Chief is assisted by a full-time Administrative Assistant. Our organizational charts are available here. You can also review the WFD 2012 Annual Report

EMS

The Willowick Fire Department provides emergency medical services (EMS) around the clock to the citizens of Willowick. These services include both basic and advanced life support for trauma and other medical emergencies. Thirty-seven of our fifty members are certified Paramedics and the other thirteen are certified as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s). We operate two fully-equipped ambulances and responded to 1,930 calls for medical assistance in 2018. Our average response time is three to four minutes depending on factors such as weather conditions, time of day or being committed to other emergencies.

In order to maintain our certifications, Paramedics and EMT’s must complete specified hours of continuing education, depending on their certification level. Required continuing education can range from between 48 and 80 hours annually.

History

Willoughby-on-the-Lake became the Village of Willowick in 1923 with a population of approximately 300 people. There is little early information regarding when the fire department was first established. Some of the information indicates it was established as a volunteer department in 1929.

In 1934, the first police station was in a 3 story house at the intersection of Lakeshore Blvd. and Vine St. and part of the Village Hall. In 1948, a building was constructed at 31230 Vine St. which housed the City Hall, Police and Fire Depts. The Fire Department moved into its current location at the Municipal Safety Center at 30435 Lakeshore Blvd. in December of 1976.

Vintage Willowick Fire Truck

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Fire Department Announcements

Rainbow Car Seat Inspection Stations

Car Seat Inspection Stations are a free service offered to the public for those who wish to check that their child’s car seat is safely and securely installed. Read More

City of Willowick Announcements

Local Firework Displays

The Cities of Willowick, Eastlake and Wickliffe have combined for 4th of July fireworks which will be at the Captains Stadium in Eastlake. The stadium gates will open Monday, July 4th at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin between 9:30-9:45 p.m. Fairport, Mentor and Willoughby also have listed dates and times for their fireworks. Please have a safe and fun filled holiday weekend!

Independence Day Office Closure

All Willowick City offices with the exception of the police and fire departments will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day.  Kimble garbage pick-up will also be delayed by one day next week.

Fireworks

At its meeting on June 21, City Council placed revisions to the current fireworks ordinance on the agenda for 3 readings, which means the City’s ban on the discharge and sale of fireworks will remain in place until further action by Council.

For more information, contact your councilperson.

RIGHT TURN ONLY

Beginning June 20th, 2022, the southbound right lane at E305 and Rt 2 intersection will become a permanent RIGHT TURN ONLY. This lane will no longer be limited to just the hours of 6am and 9am.

Kimble Delay In Service

Kimble is expecting some delays in service primarily due to employee call-off’s due to illness.  Please know every effort will be made to pickup trash/recycling/yard waste but could be delayed.

Traffic Light Vine St. & E. 317 St.

We have received several complaints in regards to the traffic light at the Vine St. and E. 317 St. intersection. The light is in recall mode due to a loop that was broken when Lake County Utilities repaired a water break there. This light will be fixed when LCDU begins their Waterline Project on Vine St. We have no time estimate on this project and appreciate your patience please use caution.

 

Lake County Special Collections

Appliances, Electronics, Monitors, TVs, & Tires
Unloaded by Resident
Collection Season: June 6 thru August 31
Lake County Landfill & Recycling Center
2039 Blase Nemeth Rd. Painesville Twp.
Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hazardous Waste Event Dates
Unloaded by Collection Team
June 11 and September 24
Lake County Fairgrounds
1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville Twp., enter via Mentor Ave.
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please follow the link for special collection details:

2022-Special Collections Detailed Flyer

2022 Road Repaving Project

Willowick’s Road Repaving Project for 2022 is tentatively scheduled to start on Tuesday, April 19th and last roughly through the end of June. These times are all weather dependent and the schedule is very fluid. Crews will begin with asphalt milling and pavement planning on the following streets: Dickerson Rd. from Bayridge Blvd. to Royalview Dr., E.310th St., Mildred Dr., Gilchrist Dr., Arlington Circle and E. 285th St. Some concrete slab repairs will also be done on Carrington Court. In addition to these streets, work will begin on the intersection of Fairway Blvd. and Forestgrove Rd. the same week. Please be patient as some traffic delays may arise.

Todd Shannon
Service Director
City of Willowick
31230 Vine St.
Willowick OH, 44095
(440)585-0963

Building & Service Departments

DUE TO DEPARTMENTAL WIDE COVID-19, OUR OFFICE WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE USE THE INBOX (LOCKED) TO DROP OFF PERMIT REQUESTS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR REVIEW AND THE OUTBOX FOR PICK-UPS.

WE WILL CALL YOU WHEN YOUR PERMIT IS READY FOR PICK UP.

THANK YOU,

BUILDING AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT

SID – Shoreline Special Improvement District

We have received the first round of funding for the Special Improvement District (SID).  If you would like to be a part of this program and have not yet filled out the petition please click on this link SID Petition.  Please read and fill the petition out.  Once complete please drop the paperwork off at City Hall,  30435 Lakeshore Blvd., Willowick or email to atrend@cityofwillowick.com .  More information will follow.

 

Recordings of the July 28 and August 11 virtual meetings regarding the Lakeshore Boulevard and Lakefront Redevelopment TLCI Project are now available on the website.

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