By Holly Herman

Reading Eagle





11/14/2008



- Prospects of high pay in a troubled economy attracted an overflow crowd of applicants Thursday to take civil service tests for 11 openings for city firefighters.



Fierce competition

Reading Civil Service Board: An independent three-member board appointed by the mayor and City Council to oversee the testing for firefighters to ensure applicants receive a fair test.



Written test: Two-hour test of… Continue