Fire News
Wheeling Fire Now Accepting Applications for Firefighters; Two Career Open Houses Scheduled
Published on February 03, 2026
The Wheeling Fire Department has announced that testing for probationary firefighters will be held on March 4, 2026. Interested candidates must apply…
South Penn Street Fire Information
Published on January 29, 2026
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, B Platoon units responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of South Penn Street on Wheeling I…
South Penn Street Fire Information
Published on January 29, 2026
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, B Platoon units responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of South Penn Street on Wheeling I…
Wheeling Fire Department Releases 2025 Statistics
Published on January 16, 2026
The Wheeling Fire Department released its annual statistics for 2025, reporting 8,244 total incidents, a 6% increase from the previous year.
The…
Washington Avenue Bridge Collapse Information
Published on January 07, 2026
Around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, Wheeling Fire and Police, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management and other agencies responded t…
Wheeling Fire Department Announces Formation of Chaplain Corps
Published on November 25, 2025
The Wheeling Fire Department has established a Chaplain Corps—four clergy members dedicated to supporting firefighters and the community during momen…
Wheeling Fire Department Responds to House Fire on Main Street
Published on November 17, 2025
The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday evening in the North Wheeling area of the city.Crews from Station 2 returning from a …
Washington Avenue Bridge to Close Dec. 2
Published on November 14, 2025
The Washington Avenue Bridge is planned close to all traffic beginning Tuesday, Dec. 2, to allow for its full replacement. It is anticipated the clos…
Hydrant Inspections in Elm Grove Area
Published on November 13, 2025
Beginning Monday, November 17, WFD and the water department will be conducting hydrant inspections throughout ELM GROVE.Inspections will take place M…
Wheeling Fire Department to Hold Annual Remembrance Ceremony on Oct. 29
Published on October 22, 2025
The public is invited to join the Wheeling Fire Department for its annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29, a…
