Firefighters symposium will warn of cancer risks Gene Marrano October 27, 2016 1 minute read An all-day symposium taking place tomorrow – repeated in its entirety on Saturday – is designed to warn firefighters about a growing health risk. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Burden Boat ceremony held again by CarilionNext: What should downtown Roanoke look like in 2030? The planning process is already underway Related Stories 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Five years after Jan. 6, former Virginia congresswoman speaks out Web Staff January 7, 2026 0