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 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0