Federal Grant Award Summary

The Wheeling Fire Department received a $494,290.65 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The AFG Program is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel by providing financial assistance to fire departments for critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Based on the Wheeling Fire Department's historical utilization of AFG funding, this award is anticipated to support equipment acquisition, emergency response capabilities enhancement, firefighter training, vehicle procurement, and potential staffing initiatives to strengthen the department's operational capacity and community fire safety mission.

The Wheeling Fire Department, operating from its headquarters in Wheeling, West Virginia, has demonstrated a strong track record of effectively deploying federal grant resources, having secured over $1.9 million in cumulative FEMA funding since 2021. This current AFG award represents the department's continued commitment to leveraging federal resources to advance fire prevention, emergency response, and firefighter safety and wellness objectives within the community.