Fire News
WFD To Hold Annual Firefighter Memorial Ceremony on Oct. 29
Published on October 23, 2023
The public is invited to join the Wheeling Fire Department at the city’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 29 for its annual falle…
Wheeling Fire Department to Focus on Cooking Safety for ‘National Fire Prevention Week 2023’
Published on October 05, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Wee…
City of Wheeling Police and Fire to Square Up on the Court in Charity Guns & Hoses Basketball Game
Published on July 27, 2023
Members of Wheeling’s Police and Fire Departments will be hanging up their handcuffs and hoses for an evening as they take to the court in a charity …
City of Wheeling Issues Reminder on Illegal Fireworks
Published on June 27, 2023
With the Independence Day holiday weekend less than a week away, the city of Wheeling’s fire and police departments are reminding residents and visit…
Weekend Apartment Fire Investigation
Published on June 12, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a fatal fire that occurred this past weekend in an apartment complex.Around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, firefi…
WFD Responds to Monday Evening Fire in Edgewood/Woodsdale
Published on May 15, 2023
Just after 8 p.m. Monday, WFD was called to a residential structure fire at the corner of Birch Ave & South Park Street in the Edgewood/Woodsda…
North Wheeling Fire Information
Published on April 04, 2023
Just before 2:10 p.m., Tuesday, Wheeling Firefighters were called to 400 Kenney Street in North Wheeling for a house fire. When crews arrived on scen…
WFD Announce Fire Hydrant Inspection Dates
Published on April 03, 2023
Beginning Monday, April 10, the Wheeling Fire Department will begin inspecting all fire hydrants over the next 30 days throughout all city neighborho…
Elm Grove Overnight Fire Information
Published on March 24, 2023
Wheeling Firefighters overnight responded to a house fire in the Elm Grove area of the city. Around 3:15 a.m., firefighters were called to Overbrook …
WFD Investigating Apartment Fire
Published on February 08, 2023
The Wheeling Fire Department responded to an apartment fire late Tuesday evening in downtown. Firefighters were dispatched to the Booker T. Washingto…
