DANVILLE, Va. - Danville Fire Chief David Eagle describes leaving to become the fire chief in Williamsburg as "an awesome opportunity." As 10 News reported Wednesday, Eagle is retiring from the department after 25 years. He said he had planned to stay with the department for several more years, but the opportunity to go to Williamsburg was just too good to pass up. I think that'll be exciting and a neat opportunity to learn how sharing resources and working together with other departments will be," Eagle said. An interim fire chief has been appointed while the city manager conducts a nationwide search for a new chief.

DANVILLE, Va. - Fire Chief David Eagle is leaving Danville to assume a role as fire chief in Williamsburg. Danville City Manager Ken Larking, announced Wednesday that Eagle was retiring, after serving in the role for 12 years, and 25 years as a firefighter. Eagles last day with Danville will be Oct. 11, and he will join Williamsburg on Oct. 15, according to Larking. Eagle is 50 years old and has 25 years of service with Danville, which makes him eligible to retire. Eagle also implemented the use of mobile data terminals to assist medical services in the field, according to Danville city officials.