Day one for Botetourt County’s first Fire-EMS Chief Gene Marrano September 15, 2014 1 minute read Jeff Beckner Today is the first day on the job for Botetourt County’s first-ever Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the appointment of Jeff Beckner. Share: Post navigation Previous: Va. gov to release details on budget cut agreementNext: Salem VA Medical Center holds Town Hall Meeting today for veterans to present questions, concerns Related Stories Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026