The Danville Fire Dept. is currently accepting applications for their Citizens Fire Academy which begins in March. We spoke with Deputy Chief Brandyn Smith about what you can expect to experience as part of the academy. Deadline to submit your application is February 10th. You must be 21 years old and live or work in the City of Danville to apply. Applications can be picked up at any Danville fire station or you may fill it out online at www.Danvilleva.gov/Fire | River City TV

Eastside Fire & Rescue on X said: “Dramatic video of the river rescue [Wednesday] night. EF&R, Fall City Fire, KCSO and Whidby Navel Helicopter Team worked to rescue two drivers caught in the swiftwaters. One ended up on the roof of their vehicle and the other in a tree. Stay home and don’t travel unless necessary.” | FOX 13 Seattle

What did the cast get up to over the holidays? We dropped by the set to find out about new family additions, rainy caravan outings and trips to Ibiza, Berlin and more - they've been busy! | BBC River City

This week members of the Danville Fire Dept. technical rescue team have been on the Dan River receiving swift water rescue training. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has been conducting the technician level classes for firefighters in Danville, Lynchburg and other surrounding jurisdictions. The Danville Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team is now recognized by the Commonwealth as a regional swift water rescue team and will respond to calls all across the state. We spoke to Deputy Chie