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Our final post of former fire stations that stand in the city - another former headquarters.Located at 41 11th Street, j...
10/24/2026

Our final post of former fire stations that stand in the city - another former headquarters.

Located at 41 11th Street, just across from the new Market Street parking garage, Station 7 also served as Fire Headquarters from circa 1886 to 1931-32.
The station housed Hose Co. 7 and the fire chief’s car, which is likely the one visible in the photo.

The station closed around the time (1931-32) a new headquarters was built in the 1600 block of Eoff Street, when Stations 6, 7 and 8 were consolidated. Station 7 was then permanently taken out of service.

The Wheeling Fire Department will hold its annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the city...
10/22/2026

The Wheeling Fire Department will hold its annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the city’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will take place rain or shine at the memorial’s location at the corner of 14th and Water Streets downtown.

The solemn event commemorates the 35th anniversary of Assistant Chief Robert Foster’s line-of-duty death. The program will include an invocation, a reading of the names of the nine fallen Wheeling firefighters, and a traditional bell-ringing ceremony.

The ceremony will include an invocation, a reading of the names of the fallen, and the traditional bell-ringing ceremony. Remarks will also reflect on the toll of losing a firefighter and the lasting impact on their families.

We wrapped up our fall fire safety house elementary school tour at Ritchie Elementary today in South Wheeling. The burea...
10/20/2026

We wrapped up our fall fire safety house elementary school tour at Ritchie Elementary today in South Wheeling. The bureau of Fire Prevention will be back at it in the spring to visit the remaining schools in the city!

This week's tour of former fire stations in the city sends us to Center Wheeling.Former Station 3, built around 1938, wa...
10/16/2026

This week's tour of former fire stations in the city sends us to Center Wheeling.

Former Station 3, built around 1938, was located at the corner of 24th and Eoff streets in Center Wheeling. Like its twin fire station, Station 5 on Wheeling Island, it was a single-bay structure that housed Engine 3, with living quarters on the second floor.

The station closed on March 6, 1972, and was taken out of service when the department consolidated its stations.

Our fire safety house made its way to Steenrod Elementary School this morning!
10/13/2026

Our fire safety house made its way to Steenrod Elementary School this morning!

It's the last day of Fire Prevention Week 2026. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superp...
10/10/2026

It's the last day of Fire Prevention Week 2026. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on the tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, it is important for the flight crew to be able to respond quickly.

For more info: fpw.org.

Thank you to WesBanco Arena for allowing our Swift Water Rescue Team to train at the facility! The team practiced severa...
10/09/2026

Thank you to WesBanco Arena for allowing our Swift Water Rescue Team to train at the facility! The team practiced several rope techniques, including rappelling from the rafters and catwalks above.

It's Fire Prevention Week 2026. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Today's Ti...
10/09/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week 2026. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Today's Tip: Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in
longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

For more info: fpw.org.

It's Fire Prevention Week 2026. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Today's Ti...
10/08/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week 2026. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Today's Tip: Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

For more info: fpw.org.

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1700 Wood Street
Wheeling, WV
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