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.



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A Pink Fire Engine pulled into Reading on September 24, 2008. With its lights and siren blaring, the truck was escorted through the City streets by Car 22 and Engine 9, the Pumper Truck arrived at Reading City Hall shortly before 10:00. The engine was adorned with a custom paint job of little Pink ribbons and towed a trailer with a large Pink Ribbon mounted on it. Inside were four firefighters from the Glendale, AZ Fire Department, IAFF Local 493.

All the Pink ribbons made…

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