Tracy Jarman has been named the first woman to lead San Diego's fire department, placing her name on the lengthening list of women heading fire agencies nationwide. Jarman, a 22-year veteran of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, had been serving as interim chief since Chief Jeff Bowman retired in early June…. The Moraga-Orinda (Calif.) Fire District is promoting Bttn. Chief Peter Nowicki to fire chief. He has been with the department since 1983. Current Fire Chief Jim Johnston retired at the end of March but has been serving as interim chief…. Lt. Joseph Carrara has been appointed deputy chief of the Bourne (Mass.) Fire Department. He fills the position held by the late Deputy Chief Bob Berry, the department's arson investigator…. Retiring Greeneville, Tenn., Fire Chief Jim Bowman recently was honored for his years of service on the Greene County Emergency Communications District board of directors. He has served with the board throughout his 12-year tenure as chief and is retiring with more than 34 years of service with the department…. Holly Springs, N.C., has reorganized its public safety department into separate police and fire departments. The current public safety chief, Cecil Parker, is slated to become fire chief…. Ultra Electronics Audiopack, which designs and manufactures wireless communications products for harsh environments, has named Marc Lawrence as its president. He will oversee the Garfield Heights, Ohio — based company's overall operations and new business development in the markets it serves: military; homeland security; and first responders in fire, medical and police services.… Rick Castaneda, former director for M/A-COM Inc. Wireless Systems Business, has joined Motorola as director of government marketing and sales.… Chief Peter Finley is leaving the Vineland (N.J.) Fire Department in August to oversee the Winslow Township (N.J.) Fire Department.… The former chief of Carrboro, N.C., has died. Rodney Murray, 58, was found dead inside a hotel room. The cause of death is under investigation…. Former Aspen (Colo.) Volunteer Fire Department Chief Willard Clapper has died at the age of 77. He was the first department member to serve 25 years, and the fire station's original bell is dedicated to him…. Retired Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Fire Chief Edward Arrants has died after an extended battle with cancer. Under his leadership, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue grew from a staff of 18 in 1973 to 74 paid employees and 20 volunteers in 1998.