Day one for Botetourt County’s first Fire-EMS Chief Gene Marrano September 15, 2014 1 min read Jeff Beckner Today is the first day on the job for Botetourt County’s first-ever Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the appointment of Jeff Beckner. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Va. gov to release details on budget cut agreementNext: Salem VA Medical Center holds Town Hall Meeting today for veterans to present questions, concerns Related Stories 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025