Wheeling Fire Department

Wheeling Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Wheeling, WV. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 2126 Market ST, Wheeling, WV, 26003.

304-234-3776

304-234-3644

Mailing: 2126 Market ST, Wheeling, WV, 26003

97 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

95

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

2

Total Calls
7,751
Fire Calls
1.2%
EMS Calls
65.5%
Other Calls
33.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 27s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1830 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
35m 6s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.2% (92 calls)
Total EMS Calls
65.5% (5,075 calls)
Total Other Calls
33.3% (2,584 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
April (714 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1830 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 27s
Avg. Call Duration
35m 6s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Mutual Aid Received
23
Mutual Aid Given
26