About Us
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wheeling Fire Department is to limit the loss of life and property resulting from fire, medical emergencies and environmental disasters. The Department fulfills its major service responsibilities through separate but related divisions: Emergency Response; Fire Prevention; Education; and Investigation. The Wheeling Fire Department also responds to calls that are considered non-emergency calls; water main breaks; customer assistance and interdepartmental assistance. We strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all of the resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens and visitors. The members of the Wheeling Fire Department believe that pride, the pursuit of excellence and commitment to public service is of paramount importance.
About the Wheeling Fire Department
The Wheeling Fire Department is a full time paid fire department in the northern panhandle of the state of West Virginia and the Ohio County. The WFD has a rich tradition and history. It became a paid fire department in 1892. Wheeling Firefighters are proud union firefighters and members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 12. The WFD operates out of 7 firehouses and protects the citizens with 6 front-line engine companies, 2 truck companies, 1 heavy rescue company, 3 fire boats, and 3 front-line Paramedic Ambulances. All firefighters are at least EMT-Basics and many are EMT-Paramedics.
About WheelingFire.com
WheelingFire.com is the UNOFFICIAL website for the Wheeling Fire Department. For the OFFICIAL website please click here WheelingFire.com came into existence in 2004 after its webmaster and creator had hosted a fan site for the WFD on many free public webservers. The purpose of WheelingFire.com is to honor the men who protect the citizens of Wheeling, WV and to promote their work on the Internet.
