We are set up in Elmwood Park today for the 32nd annual Roanoke Pride Festival! Make sure you stop by and say hello!

Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters’ Day. Please join us in thanking the women and men of Roanoke Fire-EMS, and fire departments worldwide, for the work they do every single day to keep our communities safe. 🔥🚒

🔥On 5/3 Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a fire on Winthrop Ave. Crews found heavy flames showing and upgraded to a 2nd alarm. 2 people were rescued without incident, and the fire was quickly controlled. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 🔥

🔥This morning Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a fire on Stewart Ave SE. A fire was found within an exterior wall. No reported injuries. The occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire was electrical/accidental. Estimated damages are $9,000.🔥

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the Roanoke Fire-EMS family. Whether you work here or love someone who does, we are thankful for you! 💖🌻🚒

A big shoutout to the Girl Scouts of the Virginia Skyline Council for their donation of cookies to our staff! 🚒🍪We are grateful for your support and thoughtfulness. Thank you for making our day a little sweeter!

Did you hear the news? Planet Fitness recently made a large donation of fitness equipment that will be distributed between our stations and training center, giving our firefighters additional tools to stay fit. Thank you Planet Fitness!

Today, we honor those who served our nation and are no longer with us. We hope you are having a meaningful and safe holiday.

Yesterday, units were dispatched to the 2600 block of Roanoke Ave SW for reports of a structural collapse following severe thunderstorms in the area. Units found the entire roof had blown off of one commercial building and onto another, resulting in significant damages.

🔥 Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are on the scene of a working fire on the 500 block of Allison Ave SW. The fire is under control. More information will be provided when available. 🔥

The fire was accidental, caused by unattended incense burning on an improper surface. Damages are estimated to be under $10k. ‼️ REMEMBER: Always use appropriate, non-flammable holders and never leave burning incense or candles unattended ‼️

Shout out to our friends at Mission BBQ who presented us with a check for $2,012 last week from their blue cup fundraiser! Thanks also to everyone who participated and purchased cups. We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive community!🙌

Happy Juneteenth from Roanoke Fire EMS! We hope you have safe and meaningful celebrations! #RoanokeFireEMS #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Happy Labor Day! We want to thank all of our staff at Roanoke Fire-EMS who continuously work hard daily to keep the City of Roanoke safe! Thank you for all you do! #RoanokeFireEMS #LaborDay2024

Applications are open for Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic! 🔥🚒 Visit workforroanokefireems.com/careers to learn more! 🚨

Happy Halloween from Roanoke Fire-EMS! We hope you have a safe night! #RoanokeFireEMS #Halloween2024

Happy Veteran's Day! Today we honor all of those who have served. Thank you for your service! #RoanokeFireEMS #VeteransDay #ThankYou

Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for our staff at Roanoke Fire-EMS! #RoanokeFireEMS #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2024

Happy First Day of Hanukkah from Roanoke Fire-EMS! #RoanokeFireEMS #Hanukkah #Hanukkah2024

Merry Christmas from Roanoke Fire-EMS! We hope you have a wonderful holiday! #RoanokeFireEMS #MerryChristmas #Christmas2024