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Avondale names first new fire chief in 23 years
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BY ANDREA ESTRADA
West Valley View Staff Writer
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Jeffrey S. Case believes he faces “great challenges but tremendous opportunities” in his role as Avondale’s new fire chief. Previously a deputy chief with the Phoenix Fire Department, Case is Avondale Fire & Medical’s first new fire chief in 23 years. He will officially replace Paul Adams when he assumes the role September 2. “I see the strength of the city of Avondale as being a strong, connected community that has deep roots,” said Case, who boasts 34 years of public safety service experience. “There’s a lot of history. But I also see a real passion for advancement; for moving Avondale forward and becoming a growing, progressive city. My job and passion will be to make sure the Avondale Fire and Medical Department is equipped, trained and prepared to advance and grow with the city,” he told the West Valley View. In a statement, Avondale City Manager Charles Montoya said, “Avondale is fortunate to have a leader with an impressive career such as Jeffrey Case join the Avondale Fire Department.” “He has worked his way up the ladder from firefighter and paramedic, to engineer, captain, battalion chief, division chief
Jeffrey S. Case starts his position as Avondale’s new fire chief on September 2. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)
to deputy chief, serving in that capacity for the last 15 years for the fifth-largest city in the United States.” Case will oversee fire and medical operations, which encompass 75 individuals in
four divisions. He anticipates his new role will be different than previous ones. “I have a different level of city involve-
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Goodyear Fry’s Food recalls potentially contaminated meat BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
A Fry’s Food in Goodyear has issued a recall of select deli products after it was determined they may have been contaminated with human blood-borne pathogens. The potentially contaminated product
was sold between 6:50 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday, August 8, at the Fry’s Food at 16380 W. Yuma Road, according to Kroger, the grocer’s parent company. The potential contamination was discovered while an internal audit of food safety procedures was being conducted in
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