Public safety dept. looking at more budget cuts Gene Marrano December 24, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia House to hold public hearings on budgetNext: Stormwater credit deadline in Roanoke City Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years Gene Marrano August 13, 2025 1 min read Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the Grandin Gene Marrano August 13, 2025 1 min read Roanoke County Public Schools unveil another part of major investments underway Gene Marrano August 13, 2025