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 ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026