Assistant Fire Chief Ralph Tartaglia retiring after 37 years in Roanoke Jim Kent June 24, 2013 1 minute read Ralph Tartaglia Roanoke’s assistant fire chief is retiring this week. Ralph Tartaglia talked with WFIR’s Jim Kent about his 37 years on the job. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City crews need one more week to catch up on storm debris pickupsNext: State $$ to help Roanoke plan for new Franklin Road bridge over NS tracks Related Stories Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026