Assistant Fire Chief Ralph Tartaglia retiring after 37 years in Roanoke Jim Kent June 24, 2013 1 min 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. About the Author Jim Kent View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025 4 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by double digits; Jones now trails Miyares Clark Palmer October 30, 2025