David Cornett

Reserve Capt. David Cornett reported observing a fire at the rear of the building.The fire was later found to be coming from a back room used to store firewood, according to the report.The building suffered fire damage to the rear of the building as well as smoke and water damage.The Commission also wishes to advise citizens who vote at the Harold McCormick School precinct that there is ample parking for voters behind the school near the gym entrance where voting will be held.

Besides the acclaim, Roanoke-area agencies have also received more funding in the form of grants from the Department of Homeland Security, said Capt. David Cornett of Salem Fire and EMS.

Some things remain the same.

"We still do the same job we did before 9/11," Cornett said.