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 Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0