DANVILLE, Va. – Danville Fire Chief David Eagle has accepted a job in Williamsburg.

Eagle has been named the new fire chief in Williamsburg. In that capacity, he will direct the fire department and serve as the emergency management coordinator. The fire chief functions as a member of Williamsburg’s executive team and reports directly to the city manager.

Eagle has served as chief of the Danville Fire Department for 12 years and 25 years as a firefighter. Eagle’s last day with the city of Danville will be Oct. 11. He will join the city of Williamsburg on Oct. 15.

At age 50 and with 25 years of service, Eagle is eligible to retire under the city of Danville’s policy.

Eagle became fire chief in April of 2007. As fire chief, Eagle is responsible for a department with 145 personnel and a $9 million budget. He also serves as emergency management coordinator.

During his tenure, Eagle oversaw the merger of fire and 911 communications operations, the construction of the new headquarters/fire station on Lynn Street, and the department’s award of international accreditation.

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Jefferson will serve as interim fire chief. Jefferson has been with the department since May 1987.