Roanoke firefighters get new equipment Evan Jones September 11, 2013 1 min read Roanoke firefighters will soon have more equipment to help find fire victims when visibility is poor from darkness, thick smoke or both. WFIR’s Evan Jones reports on this morning’s announcement: About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cuccinelli apologizes; donates money to charityNext: Martinsville Speedway brings top NASCAR driver to Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025