Monday, July, 26, 2010
Wheeling Firefighters responded to 645 Main St. early Sunday morning for a report of a structure fire with a woman and new born baby trapped on the top floor. Engines 2, 5, and 9, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Squad 2, C-2, C-1 responded. Rescue 1 arrived on scene in moments and reported it was a 2 story brick structure (middle of the row) with exposures on both sides and that they were gaining entry for rescue. Engine 2 arrived on scene as the first due engine and backed up Rescue 1 with the line. Engine 5 backed up Engine 2. Ladder 1 took the hydrant for Engine 2 and vented the structure. The occupants all got out safely and were transported to local and regional hospitals. Crews knocked down the fire on the top floor and found no fire extension.
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Saturday, July, 24, 2010
WheelingFire.com regrets to announce the passing of Lieutenant William Goldbaugh of the Wheeling Police Department. Lt. Goldbaugh was killed by a drunk driver while on vacation in Florida.
We express our deepest condolances and sympathy for the family and friends of Lt. Goldbaugh. May you rest in peace and may your family and friends find comfort and peace.
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Saturday, July, 24, 2010
Friday morning fire crews were called to Elm Grove United Methodist Church for a report of smoke inside of their building. Engines 11 and 10, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, C-4 responded. Ladder 1 setup its ladder and crews checked the air units on the roof. Nothing was found.
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Saturday, July, 24, 2010
A full response was sent to 18th St. for a report of the smell of smoke inside a structure on Thursday evening. Engines 2 and 4, Ladder 1, Rescue 1 and C-2 responded. Crews checked the main area where the odor was and gained access to the roof to check further with a thermal imagining camera. No smoke or fire was found.
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Friday, July, 16, 2010
I recently added a new photo gallery to the website. Will continue to update the gallery with more photos.
If anyone has any user photos for the site please send an email to TBAN31@gmail.com
Alternatively you can visit us on Facebook and upload photos to our page.
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Saturday, June, 26, 2010
WheelingFire.com is pleased to announce that the videos area of the website has been updated. You can now browse to the videos or go directly to the page at http://wheelingfire.com/news/videos
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Wednesday, June, 9, 2010
Wheeling fire crews were called to Oglebay Wilson Lodge on Monday for a report of a fire in the boiler. Companies arrived on scene and reported that the fire was out. C-3 cleared all companies except for Engine 10. Units that responded were Engines 10 and 2, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, C-3.
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