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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026