Firefighters symposium will warn of cancer risks Gene Marrano October 27, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 min read New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates Denise Membreno August 15, 2025 1 min read Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress Gene Marrano August 15, 2025 1 min read Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano August 14, 2025