Be prepared when you hit the trails says Battalion Chief Gene Marrano July 19, 2017 1 min read Botetourt Fire and EMS search and rescue crews have been getting a workout in recent weeks – helping several hikers near Tinker Mountain. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a battalion chief about being prepared: Share: Post navigation Previous: Passenger rail arrives in Roanoke October 30thNext: Private College Week offers visits for high school students Related Stories 2 min read Illegal Immigrant from Honduras Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison during Roanoke court hearing Clark Palmer November 24, 2025 0 1 min read ODU football coach Ricky Rahne rejects ‘rumors’ he is joining James Franklin at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer November 24, 2025 0 1 min read LewisGale retires a piece of physical therapy equipment – via a 4th floor window Gene Marrano November 24, 2025 0
