Roanoke Firefighters Association

10/16/2026

New HazMat truck rolling in!

10/15/2026

Working Fire in NW

10/15/2026

Come experience what the Star City's Bravest have to offer.

🚒 If you’ve always wanted to ride a fire truck, this is your opportunity! Sign up for a ride along by visiting our admin office at 713 Third Street SW Roanoke, VA!

🔥 Applications for Class 27-1 are still open!

🔗Click the link in our bio and apply today!

10/09/2026

We are heartbroken to share that Firefighter Andrew Brokes died in the line of duty this morning while searching for victims inside the building at 410 Marly Drive.
 
Firefighter Brokes, who joined the Durham Fire Department on May 5, 2025, served the Durham community with dedication, courage, and a deep commitment to the residents of the Bull City.
 
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, the family, and the entire community,” said Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and his colleagues, and we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. The department is standing with and supporting his family in every possible way.”

Two other firefighters were injured during the incident and were taken to Duke Medical Center. Both have received care and are expected to make full recoveries.

This loss is felt across our entire department. Firefighters step into unpredictable situations every day in service to others, and Firefighter Brokes embodied that calling with honor.

We know our community is grieving alongside us. If you wish to share your condolences or messages of support, they will be received with gratitude by our department and by those who knew and loved Firefighter Brokes.
 
In the coming days, we will share more information about how we will honor his service and support the firefighters involved in this incident.

Thank you, Durham, for surrounding our DFD family with care during this profoundly difficult time.

10/08/2026

Prayers for our Brothers and Sisters in Durham NC.

09/30/2026

Dozens of firefighters head into the community every day to protect the public.

09/26/2026

Thank you Brother Matthiesen for your Dedication to the Fallen and their Families.
Your works does not go unnoticed.

09/24/2026

Yesterday’s fire in SE

09/23/2026

A momentous occasion for our brothers and sisters with Portsmouth Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Union.

Portsmouth's city council unanimously voted to establish a collective bargaining framework, aiming to tackle key issues raised by union leaders.

09/21/2026

Today, the Roanoke Firefighters Association, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1132, formally presented its proposed collective bargaining ordinance to Roanoke City Council.

This marked the Association’s first formal presentation of the proposal to Council and the public, providing an opportunity to explain collective bargaining, address common questions, and outline how the proposed framework could work for the City of Roanoke.

We appreciate Council’s time and the opportunity to have this important conversation publicly. We look forward to continuing the discussion as the process moves forward.