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Reno and Sparks Share a Fire Chief | Reno News
Reno and Sparks are shaking up fire leadership by sharing one chief—Dave Cochran, Reno’s current fire chief—who’ll lead both departments for a year, with an option to renew. This move aims to boost emergency response efficiency without losing local autonomy, with Sparks covering 25% of his salary and shared costs. Both city managers retain control, and major policy changes require mutual approval. Mayors praise the collaboration as vital for community safety, with one recalling a personal loss to fire, underscoring how priceless lives are. Cochran officially steps into Sparks’ role August…
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