by
Rhett Fleitz, Roanoke Fire Fighters Association
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2006
The Roanoke Fire Department's history began in 1882 when the first firefighters were organized by the newly chartered City of Roanoke. The volunteer fire companies such as the Vigilants, Juniors, Friendship, and Alerts provided protection against fire for the city. Roanoke began paying firefighters in...