Contest Age Groups
- 5 to 8 years
- 9 to 12 years
- 13 to 17 years
Theme
Your artwork should be based on fire safety. Here are a few examples:
- Stop, Drop, and Roll
- Test your smoke alarms
- Plan your escape
- Close before you doze
- Be smart, don't let fire start
Check out www.nfpa.org for more ideas on fire safety topics.
Requirements
Drawing size: 8.5" x 11" (landscape orientation), one sided
Tagline: "Fire Safety 2023". Name, age, and tagline must be included anywhere on the drawing.
Details
Entries will be screened based on message and creativity by our Fire personnel. We will select four finalists from each age group that will be put to a Community Choice vote on social media. The highest voted contestant will be the community Choice Winner, and their artwork will be created into a 8.5"x 11" magnet to be worn by MFD's engines during the month of October.
Prizes and Recognition
All finalists will receive a certificate and a letter from our Fire Chief. The Community Choice Winner will receive a certificate, letter, an invitation to meet the Fire Chief and get a tour of one of our fire stations! All entries will be displayed in our Administration office for everyone to admire. Come and check them out during the month of October!
How to submit
Please submit artwork electronically by email to: fireprevention@modestofire.com or by bringing it into our office located at: 409 12th Street, Modesto, 95354. If you have any questions, we are here to help! You can email or call us at 209-571-5553, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.