feed2js_ck = true;

document.write('<div class="rss-box">');
document.write('<ul class="rss-items">');
document.write('<li class="rss-item"><b>Full-Time Firefighter-Lateral Position<br />January, 2010</b><br />');
document.write('<p>The City of Avondale is hiring for full-time Firefighter-Lateral position. To be considered you must be currently employed with Phoenix Metro Partners and have graduated from the Glendale or Phoenix Academy within the last 3 years. This is a lateral position and no wage negotiations will be made. </p> <p>To view the complete job description <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.avondale.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3407\" title=\"Click Here to view Full-Time Firefighter-Lateral Job Description\">Click Here</a>.</p> <p>You will need to submit your application by January 26th, 2010, by 11:00 p.m.</p> <p>APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: <br /><a href=\"http://www.avondale.org/\">http://www.avondale.org</a> <br />OUR KIOSK IS LOCATED AT, AND/OR CONTACT HR WITH QUESTIONS AT: <br />11465 W Civic Center Avenue <br />Avondale, AZ 85323 <br />623-333-2200 <br /><a href=\"mailto:hr@avondale.org\">hr@avondale.org</a></p> ');
document.write('</li>');
document.write('<li class="rss-item"><b>Avondale Fire-Rescue Offers Free Emergency Preparedness Classes<br />January, 2010</b><br />');
document.write('<p>How prepared are you for an emergency? Don&#39;t wait until a crisis strikes to find out! Avondale Fire-Rescue&#39;s Community Services Division is offering a free series of classes designed to prepare you to handle a variety of emergencies. From natural disasters such as weather-related events to large scale man-made emergencies, Avondale Fire-Rescue personnel will teach you ways to help your family, friends and neighbors until professional help can arrive. The first class begins on February 25, 2010.</p> <p>C.E.R.T. stands for Community Emergency Response Team and is a national initiative aimed at training members of the community in basic disaster preparedness, first aid, and light search and rescue. The free training series consists of seven sessions on Thursday nights, starting February 25. A mock disaster drill will be held on the final evening. Sessions are held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Avondale Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107th Avenue, in Avondale. Registration is required. This program is open to both residents and non-residents in the community. Participants must be 18 or older.</p> <p>Graduates of the course will receive a fully equipped C.E.R.T. preparedness bag, complete with items such as reflective vest, helmet, flashlight, safety glasses, dust mask, and work gloves; a gift provided in part by program partner State Farm(R). </p> <p><strong>CERT Community Emergency Response Team Training</strong><br /><strong>Date:</strong> Thursdays, February 25 - April 8, 2010<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 6 - 10 p.m.<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Avondale Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107th Ave.<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> FREE</p> <p>For more information and to register, call Avondale Fire-Rescue at (623) 333-6112</p> ');
document.write('</li>');
document.write('<li class="rss-item"><b>Avondale Firefighters Hold Annual Toy Drive<br />November, 2009</b><br />');
document.write('<p>Beginning November 30, Avondale firefighters will be collecting new toys and clothing for children in need this holiday season. Donations will be distributed to the Lions Club and the Agua Fria Food Bank, and then will be given to several adopted families throughout the community.</p> <p>Avondale firefighters are requesting that the public drop off new, unwrapped toys and clothing November 30 through December 10 at Avondale Fire Station 172 (1825 N. 107 Ave) or Avondale City Hall (11465 W. Civic Center Drive), during the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Avondale firefighters will also be in front of Kohl&#39;s Department Store in Avondale, located on the northeast corner of at McDowell and Dysart Road, on the following weekend dates --- December 5 &amp; 6, and December 12 &amp; 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. </p> <p>&quot;Each year, dozens of children who would otherwise have gone without toys for the holidays, had presents to open, thanks to the generous donations from people in the community,&quot; said Gary Siler, a firefighter with Avondale Fire-Rescue, who is helping to organize this year&#39;s holiday toy/clothing drive. &quot;We are hoping for a tremendous response from the public this year as well.&quot; </p> <p>For more information, please contact Avondale Fire-Rescue at <strong>623.333.6000</strong></p> ');
document.write('</li>');
document.write('</ul></div>');