The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department will accept applications for the next fire civil service exam beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Fire Administration building located at 545 N. Huron St. in downtown Toledo. The department is expecting to hire a class of at least 25 probationary firefighters in late 2011.

Applications will be available at the Fire Administration building during the following dates and times:

- May 7; 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- May 9-20; 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- May 12; 8:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Toledo, Ohio – The first annual Eggs and Economics breakfast will provide local residents the opportunity to hear first-hand the economic development plans of both Toledo Mayor Mike Bell’s administration as well as those of the Regional Growth Partnership.

The event is scheduled for May 17 at Toledo’s Erie Street Market, 237 South Erie Street, with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and remarks at 8 a.m. Funds raised will help Toledo’s Open Door Ministry continue its residential program for men recovering from alcohol or drug addiction.