The City of Wheeling Fire Department was awarded a $743,621.76 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on August 29, 2022. The grant funding will support the department through August 28, 2024 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044).
The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will allow the Wheeling Fire Department to provide critical fire and life safety protections for the community by supporting vital training, equipment, vehicles, emergency operations, and other necessary resources that improve overall response capabilities. This project grant aligns with the AFG program's objectives of strengthening local firefighting capacity and mitigating fire and life risks.