In a move that officials stressed is not consolidation, Reno and Sparks city councils have unanimously voted to join their fire departments under one chief. On Wednesday, Reno City Council approved an interlocal agreement that will have the city share Fire Chief Dave Cochran with the City of Sparks. Yes, in whole or in part," Cochran told the Reno City Council. "This is a great way to test the waters," Reno City Councilmember Meghan Ebert said of the joint operation under one chief. "It takes certain courage to do what's never been done before," Cochran told Reno council members.