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. 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 1 min read Batman actor Michael Keaton endorses 6th District Congressional candidate Beth Macy Clark Palmer November 20, 2025 0 1 min read Are you interested in an RSO inclusive adult ensemble? Denise Membreno November 20, 2025 0 1 min read Healing Strides of Virginia continues to tweak its programs serving veterans often in crisis Gene Marrano November 20, 2025 0