Written by Bay City News
Redwood City children have a chance to name a new $1 million fireboat coming soon to the city's fire department.
Children ages 5 to 13 are eligible to enter the "Name Redwood City's New Fireboat" contest, city spokesman Malcolm Smith said. Contestants can enter online or by filling out an entry form at Redwood City Hall, located at 1017 Middlefield Road, or at any branch of the Redwood City Library, Smith said.
Entries are due by July 12.
Those who submitted the top 10 names will receive gift cards from Target and will be honored at a special event at the Port of Redwood City on Aug. 10, when the winning name is unveiled on the bow of the boat.
The new 36-foot MetalCraft Marine FireStorm 36 fireboat will be permanently berthed at the port and will be used to respond to water emergencies in Redwood City and around the San Francisco Bay.
The boat, which was paid for with grant money from the Department of Homeland Security, is currently under construction in New York.
Full contest details can be found online at www.redwoodcity.org/fire.
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