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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0