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These sensors take real-time data and information from the National Weather Service to predict when a flood could happen hours before they could happen.
On Saturday, June 7, the Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS held its fourth annual Girls’ Fire Camp at Lord Botetourt High School. This year, 50 participants ranging from rising first graders to rising high school seniors, had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a fire and EMS professional.
On Monday, April 14, Roanoke Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Hollins Road NE at 4:06 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed visible smoke, leading to the call being upgraded to a working fire just minutes later.
The massive fire that destroyed the Noke Van Company’s building and the Chris’s Coffee & Custard food truck has left $4.25 million in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
A 2023 report commissioned by the General Assembly found that increasing call volumes and lower numbers of volunteers were leading to “untenable situations in localities related to fire and EMS.”
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has taken a significant step in enhancing emergency response capabilities by purchasing the old FedEx building in Christiansburg for an emergency services administration building.
Several students and staff were treated after a student discharged pepper spray in one of the hallways at Amherst County High School Wednesday afternoon, according to Amherst County Public Schools.
Fire and emergency services continue to evolve every year. In Montgomery County, Supervisor Derek Kitts is looking to stay ahead of the curve and continue the growth of the county’s fire and EMS services through two studies to evaluate the needs of the county.
A fire at Southwest Market in Roanoke resulted in significant damage to the building, Roanoke Fire-EMS Department showed on a Facebook post on Saturday.
Over the past few years, EMS and medical supply costs have grown astronomically, but the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad has come up with a way to recover some of that money.
A Roanoke house fire that happened last Friday (April 12) has left one resident displaced and more than $160,000 in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
The Roanoke City Police Department is investigating after a detention center resident was found irresponsible and later pronounced dead on Monday, authorities said
If you saw smoke near the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon, don’t worry - the smoke was from a brush fire, which is now fully contained, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
If you see flames and smoke coming from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport this week, don’t panic — it’s due to live burn training.
A fire at a commercial building in Roanoke on Wednesday has been deemed accidental and left thousands of dollars in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Roanoke Fire-EMS said the all-clear was given after fire personnel responded to the call for a potential gas leak at the Berglund Center in Roanoke Saturday.
Roanoke Fire-EMS’ newest employee has already earned herself a reputation. Audi, the 3-year-old dog, is a couch potato who loves getting pets, giving kisses and exploring her new surroundings.
One person is in the hospital and two others have been displaced following a fire Tuesday night in Southwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Medical professionals are now pushing for everyone to be CPR certified - even if they don’t work in healthcare or as a first responder - now more than ever.
The fire that left one person hurt and two dogs dead on Wednesday morning in Northwest Roanoke has been deemed accidental, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
