Old Fire Station Number 1 gets new life Gene Marrano June 19, 2018 1 min read Roanoke City Council unanimously approved the sale of the historic Fire Station One in downtown Roanoke last night. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Not just the elderly: heat concerns apply to children, tooNext: Humane Society shelter is full; officials say they desperately need help Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025