Roanoke County, while being a progressive, forward-thinking community, is also oriented towards its citizens, and their enjoyment, comfort and protection.
The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department recently celebrated the opening of the Roanoke Valley Regional Fire/EMS Training Center, the premiere training facility for fire and rescue workers in western Virginia. The Department is also benefiting from an increase in new high-tech equipment, including:
The Roanoke County Police Department has maintained national accreditation since November 1997. Activities such as participating in Neighborhood Watch programs and conducting bi-weekly child safety seat checks and installations keep officers visible in the community. Through this involvement with both the children and adults of the neighborhoods that they serve, the department has earned great praise in the Roanoke Valley and State of Virginia.
The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department and the Roanoke County Police Department frequently participate in cooperative 911 public education and training, geared towards both students and adults.
On January 23, 2007, the Roanoke County Police Department moved to its' new location at 5925 Cove Rd, Roanoke, Virginia. The Police Department shares the new Public Safety Center with Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Administrative Offices, Roanoke County Information Technology and The Roanoke County Emergency Communication Center.
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue:
| Fire and Rescue Stations |
13 |
| Volunteer Personnel |
240 |
| Career Personnel |
112 |
| Employees | 151 |
| Districts | 9 |
The Roanoke County Parks & Recreation department is likewise involved, offering programs year-round to citizens of all ages.
Roanoke County Parks & Recreation:
| Recreational Centers | 2 |
| Outdoor Basketball Courts | 29 |
| Tennis Courts | 50 |
| Baseball Fields | 38 |
| Softball Fields | 23 |
| Soccer Fields | 42 |
| Football Fields | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 32 |
| Picnic Pavilions | 25 |
| Greenways & Trails (miles) | 11 |
| Total Park Acreage | 1,035 |
The Roanoke Valley is home to a wide diversity of people, recognized by the multitude of places of worship.
Churches (Roanoke Valley):
| Protestant | 419 |
| Catholic | 8 |
| Greek or Eastern Orthodox | 1 |
| Mosques | 1 |
| Synagogues | 3 |
Multiple major regional communications headquarters are located in the Roanoke Valley, ensuring that its citizens are well informed.
Communications (Roanoke Valley):
| Major Daily Newspapers | |
| Television Stations |
|
| Radio Stations |
20 |
| Cable / Satellite Television |
Cox Communications Comcast Digital Cable Direct Digital TV Dish Network |
Meetings, Conferences & Conventions
Collectively, the Roanoke Valley has over 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and can handle groups of up to 10,000 attendees. A technologically advanced, IACC-approved conference center as well as two civic centers with coliseums highlights the area's convention facilities.
Over 6,000 first-class guest rooms are available in more than 30 hotels and motels, including 2,000 committable rooms. Bed & Breakfasts are also available throughout the Roanoke Valley.
For more information, contact the Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, or visit the 'Meeting Facilities' database on their website.