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Let us help you BE PREPARED!

Emergency Preparedness Seminar by RoCo Public Safety & Schools, Thursday, January 15, 7-9 p.m. at the South County Library

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RCFRD On Call Newsletter

Check out the RCFRD ON CALL Newsletter with stories about: Chief Burch announces his retirement, Paramedic Jones receives a Governor's prestigious EMS Award, and volunteer firefighter recognized for...

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Acting Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Chief Named

(Roanoke County) Monday, March 2, 2015 — Roanoke County Administrator Thomas Gates announced Monday that Deputy Chief Joey Stump will serve as Acting Fire & Rescue Chief, effective April 1.

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Brush Fire Burns on Hofawger Road

April 4, 2015 (ROANOKE COUNTY) –Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to the 6800 block of Hofawger Road for a brush fire at about 3:15 this afternoon. When firefighters first arrived...

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Brush Fire Burns on Hofawger Road

April 4, 2015 (ROANOKE COUNTY) –Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to the 6800 block of Hofawger Road for a brush fire at about 3:15 this afternoon. When firefighters first arrived...

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Roanoke County Brush Fire 100% Contained

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFRD) crews returned early this morning to mop up the brush fire off of Hofawger Road that has been burning since Saturday afternoon.

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Millers Cove Road Brush Fire Burns 100 Acres

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 8000 block of Millers Cove Road at about 6:00 this evening for a reported brush fire. This area of Millers Cove Road is near the Craig County...

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Millers Cove Road Brush Fire Burns 100 Acres

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 8000 block of Millers Cove Road at about 6:00 this evening for a reported brush fire. This area of Millers Cove Road is near the Craig County...

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Millers Cove Road Brush Fire Burns 100 Acres

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 8000 block of Millers Cove Road at about 6:00 this evening for a reported brush fire. This area of Millers Cove Road is near the Craig County...

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Afternoon Fire Displaces Eight

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched at about 1:30 this afternoon to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Halifax Circle.

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Afternoon Fire Causes $100,000 in Damages

8:00 p.m. update: Investigators estimate the damages at $100,000 and say they are still working to determine exactly what sparked the blaze on Halifax Circle this afternoon.

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Afternoon Fire Causes $100,000 in Damages

8:00 p.m. update: Investigators estimate the damages at $100,000 and say they are still working to determine exactly what sparked the blaze on Halifax Circle this afternoon.

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Afternoon Fire Causes $100,000 in Damages

8:00 p.m. update: Investigators estimate the damages at $100,000 and say they are still working to determine exactly what sparked the blaze on Halifax Circle this afternoon.

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Afternoon Fire Displaces One

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched at about 1:30 this afternoon to the 5300 block of Hawthorne Road for a reported structure fire in a six-story apartment building.

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Woman, Dog rescued from below Roanoke River Overlook

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched at about 6:45 last evening for a technical rescue call at the Roanoke River Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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House fire caused by soldering

The Roanoke County Fire Marshal has determined the house fire earlier tonight on East Ruritan Road was accidental and caused by soldering. Someone was soldering water pipes in an upstairs bathroom when...

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Roanoke County Names Fire & Rescue Chief

July 28, 2015 – Roanoke County Administrator Thomas Gates today announced the appointment of Stephen G. Simon as Fire & Rescue Chief. Simon will assume his new position July 29th.

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Afternoon Fire Heavily Damages House in Roanoke County

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to the 3700 block of Thompsons Lane at about 1:20 this afternoon for a reported structure fire.

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04/26/2016 Mount Chestnut Road House Fire Ruled Undetermined

The cause of the house fire that occurred on March 19, 2016 in the 7600 block of Mount Chestnut Road has been ruled undetermined but believed to be accidental in nature.

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Green Meadow Road house fire causes $100,000 in damages, sends 2 firefighters...

The cause of a fire reported by a passer-by on Sunday afternoon remains under investigation. Damage estimates are $100,000.

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