Calling All Firehouse Dogs

Pouch the Dog stars in Chicago Fire
Pouch - Photo by Matt Dinerstein/NBC

Yes, I fully realize firehouse dogs – and dogs in general – won’t be able to read that headline. However, for the humans in charge of dogs who hang out at firehouses news comes that NBC’s hosting a special contest just for four-legged firehouse companions.

NBC and Chicago Fire have just launched a ‘Chicago Fire Top Dog’ contest specifically aimed at firehouse canines. The winner of the Top Dog contest will appear on Today and on the popular drama about Chicago firemen and women.

The contest runs today through September 8, 2013. For all of the official rules, visit today.com/topdog.

The Details [Courtesy of NBC]:

Firehouses should e-mail submissions to [email protected] and include a photo and no more than 200 words on why their dog should be chosen. Also include the dog and owner’s names, address, home phone number, firehouse number, firehouse phone number and e-mail address, with “Chicago Fire Top Dog Contest” written in the subject line.

Chicago Fire executive producers will review the applicants and choose the top three candidates. Those finalists will appear on Today on Sept. 24 and a public vote will be held on Today.com to pick the winner. The winner will be announced on Today or Today.com on Oct. 1.