Fire News
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…
From Phones to Power Tools: Wheeling Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Fire Prevention Week 2025
Published on October 02, 2025
The Wheeling Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FP…
Wheeling Fire Department to Hold Open House at New Headquarters
Published on September 24, 2025
The Wheeling Fire Department will host an open house Saturday, Sept. 27, inviting the public to tour its new headquarters in East Wheeling.The open h…
Wheeling Fire Department Opens New Headquarters in East Wheeling
Published on September 17, 2025
Years in the making, the Wheeling Fire Department has officially opened its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, Sept…
