Amherst County Fire and EMS announced Wednesday that their 911 Center had received multiple calls regarding a smokey haze, specifically around Route 130.

Driven by the need for more volunteers, the Botetourt County Fire and EMS held a Citizens Academy to better prepare people for emergency situations and maybe make a volunteer first responder out of them.

To stay up to speed with the continuous growth in Montgomery County, leaders are looking to bring a comprehensive study for their county’s fire and emergency departments to see where they are doing well, and where they can improve.

Roanoke’s Stormwater Utility and Fire EMS teams are teaming up to host Roanoke’s preparation.