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: 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 USA Cycling Endurance Championships arrive next month in Roanoke Gene Marrano June 17, 2025 1 min read Dems, GOP will pick candidates for House of Delegates and/or state offices in primary Gene Marrano June 16, 2025 2 min read Sen. Kaine files War Powers Resolution to prevent war with Iran Clark Palmer June 16, 2025