Training Center

The Roanoke Valley Regional Fire-EMS Training Center is used to train personnel from Roanoke Fire-EMS (City of Roanoke), Roanoke County Fire and Rescue (County of Roanoke), and Salem Fire-EMS (City of Salem). The facility is staffed by personnel from the 3 departments. A variety of training is conducted in this facility, from the Roanoke Regional Fire-EMS Academy to continuing education for both fire and Emergency Medical Services.
Training Center exterior
Directions from I-81 South
  • I-81 South to Exit 141
  • Take left onto Route 419 off of exit ramp
  • Go straight through traffic signal at bottom of hill
  • Take left onto Kessler Mill Road just past light
  • First drive to the right is 1220 Kessler Mill Road
Directions from I-81 North
  • I-81 North to Exit 141
  • Take right onto Route 419 off of exit ramp
  • Go straight through traffic signal at bottom of hill
  • Take left onto Kessler Mill Road just past light
  • First drive to the right is 1220 Kessler Mill Road