Fire News
Gamble Avenue Fire Investigation
Published on October 25, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a fire that took place early Monday morning in Elm Grove. Around 12:30 a.m., firefighters were called t…
WFD Urges Public to ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ During National Fire Prevention Week
Published on September 29, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Agency once again for National Fire Preventi…
Center Wheeling Fire Information
Published on September 23, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a house fire that took place Thursday morning in Center Wheeling. Just after 9:30 a.m., firefighters we…
Wheeling Fire Department Recognized Again with Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award
Published on September 02, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department is proud to announce the department has once again earned an American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Award. …
WFD Investigating Overnight Fire in South Wheeling
Published on August 30, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged an apartment building early Monday morning in South Wheeling. Around 3:06 a.m., fir…
Wheeling Police, Fire Issue Warning on Illegal Fireworks
Published on June 24, 2021
As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the city of Wheeling’s police and fire departments are reminding residents and visitors not to use or ign…
Wheeling Fire Hydrant Flushing to Take Place Throughout May
Published on May 05, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department will be flushing all city fire hydrants throughout the month of May in all neighborhoods. The process will take place Mo…
James Blazier Selected as Next City of Wheeling Fire Chief
Published on May 04, 2021
City Manager Robert Herron has announced that James Blazier, a 32-year veteran of the Wheeling Fire Department, has been selected as the next fire ch…
WFD Mourns the Loss of Retired Chief Cliff Sligar
Published on March 19, 2021
The Wheeling Fire Department mourns the loss of retired Fire Chief Cliff Sligar, who died Wednesday, March 17 in Wheeling.Chief Sligar joined the WFD…
WFD and American Red Cross Working to Sound the Alarm & Save Lives
Published on March 05, 2021
The City of Wheeling’s Fire Department and the American Red Cross Ohio River Valley Chapter are resuming their plans to install roughly 200 fre…
