Public safety dept. looking at more budget cuts Gene Marrano December 24, 2014 1 minute read Like just about every jurisdiction or department that receives some state funding, Roanoke Fire-EMS is looking at further belt-tightening… as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia House to hold public hearings on budgetNext: Stormwater credit deadline in Roanoke City 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