Roanoke firefighters get new equipment Evan Jones September 11, 2013 1 minute read Roanoke firefighters will soon have more equipment to help find fire victims when visibility is poor from darkness, thick smoke or both. WFIR’s Evan Jones reports on this morning’s announcement: Share: Post navigation Previous: Cuccinelli apologizes; donates money to charityNext: Martinsville Speedway brings top NASCAR driver to Roanoke Related Stories 1 minute read Name change boost merchandise sales Denise Membreno December 31, 2025 0 1 minute read AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0 1 minute read Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0