Cedar Rapids named Brent Smith its next fire chief in a unanimous 6-0 vote. He will prioritize the city’s proposed $60 million fire station bond.

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California awarded Merced $1.5 million for a new Merced Fire Department ladder truck.

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Tablet Command and Skydio announced a partnership that brings drone situational awareness to the incident command board.

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Clarion Events is being acquired by Informa, expanding its global reach and resources. The Fire & Rescue Group, including FDIC International, will continue focusing on education, events, and industry connections.

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