Firefighters symposium will warn of cancer risks Gene Marrano October 27, 2016 1 minute read An all-day symposium taking place tomorrow – repeated in its entirety on Saturday – is designed to warn firefighters about a growing health risk. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Burden Boat ceremony held again by CarilionNext: What should downtown Roanoke look like in 2030? The planning process is already underway Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026