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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!
It's the last day of Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. When charging on a plane, keep portable charging devices on tray table. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments & never charge e-cigarettes or vapes.
It's Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, & fires can grow quickly if they fail
It's Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.
Today's Tip: Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, feels warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes shape or color, or you see smoke.
Our crews have been out and about the last several days for National Fire Prevention Week in Warwood, Elm Grove and Woodsdale!
It's Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Today's tip: Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat
It's Fire Prevention Week. 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.
It's Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a superpower. Today's tip: Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery & increase risk of fire.
WFD is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, Oct. 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in
🚒 Our fall school fire safety house tour continued today with stops at Warwood Elementary School and Corpus Christi School!
The crew of Ladder 1 made the annual Blue Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph extra special this Sunday morning with a flag presentation for those entering.
The Wheeling Fire Department joined the community today for the September 11 Service of Remembrance at Heritage Port. Chief Blazier laid a wreath in memory of the FDNY firefighters and all first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago.
Congratulations to our third recruit class of 2026 – Brett Berberich, Austin Gromek, Abigail Gerney, Andrew Shelek, Brandon Taylor and Jordan Chiprich!
Last week, they successfully completed the initial eight weeks of basic training!
Last week, students with Wheeling University’s doctor of physical therapy program stopped by Fire Headquarters to learn about CPR and AED’s. Here’s to a great semester to all!
This morning, WFD had the opportunity to provide Elm Grove Elementary staff with hands-on training in First Aid, CPR, and AED skills as they prepare for the start of the school year. Our crew covered CPR techniques for both adults & kids, along with important lifesaving skills.
On Friday, Rescue 1 personnel assisted w/ a trauma training session alongside Wheeling Hospital. The training included a hands-on demonstration of how to safely extricate a patient from a vehicle crash. The course included classroom instruction as well as practical training.
We’d like to thank Wheeling Hospital for donating a technical rescue training mannequin to our department. This realistic, high-quality mannequin will be used to train our crews in vehicle accidents, confined space, high-angle, structural collapse, and hazmat scenarios.
