Old Melrose Avenue fire station gets new life with Peacemakers Gene Marrano March 2, 2017 1 minute read The former fire station at Melrose Avenue and 24th Street northwest in Roanoke is coming back to life as the new home for “The Peacemakers” – more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: hhgregg closing Roanoke store, 87 othersNext: Demolition begins to pave way for new LewisGale ER near Tanglewood Related Stories Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment in tight race Ian Price April 21, 2026 It is “Work Zone Awareness Week,” and VDOT rolls out the barrel Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026