Fire News
WFD to Hold Annual Remembrance Ceremony on Oct. 29
Published on October 13, 2026
The public is invited to join the Wheeling Fire Department for its annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at th…
Wheeling Fire Department Urges Safe Charging During National Fire Prevention Week 2026
Published on October 01, 2026
The Wheeling Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support National Fire Prevention Week 2026. This…
Junior Avenue Bridge to Temporarily Close Beginning Sept. 8
Published on September 04, 2026
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Junior Avenue Bridge in Elm Grove will be closed to all vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic until…
Warwood Fire Information
Published on June 30, 2026
The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire in the 400 block of Highland Avenue in the Warwood neighborhood around 6:40 p.m…
Traffic Advisory: Weekend Road Closures for 2026 Ogden Half-Marathon Events
Published on May 20, 2026
The Wheeling Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to plan for traffic impacts related to this weekend’s Half-Marathon and Wellness W…
Annual Wheeling Fire Hydrant Inspections to Begin April 13
Published on April 06, 2026
Beginning Monday, April 13, the Wheeling Fire Department will begin inspecting fire hydrants throughout all city neighborhoods. The process will take…
Virginia Street Fire Information
Published on February 23, 2026
Wheeling Firefighters were called to Virginia Street at approximately 9:40 a.m. Monday morning for a reported structure fire. Crews located the fire…
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…
