Circuit City's firedog(SM) services today has announced the names of the ten firehouse finalists in its "firedog(SM) Across America" essay contest honoring the nation's firefighters for their dedicated services to the communities. Each finalist will receive a cash amount of $20,000 for much-needed equipment and the corresponding essay writer will be receiving a home "techover" worth $10,000 as a courtesy of Circuit City's firedog(SM) services team, has been reported.

The Circuit City initiated its journey in 1949, when Samuel Wurtzel opened Virginia's first retail television store Ward's—Richmond with the sole objective of providing the community with a new technology for changing the face of consumer electronics forever. Within a period of 50 years the company with 643 stores and diversified business network is a Fortune 200 Company and the third largest consumer electronics retailer in the United States.  Circuit City's domestic segment operating in 12 other locations in the U.S. and its Superstores range in size from 15,000 to 45,000 square feet (1400 to 4000 m²) through an offering of a large selection of brand-name consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software. The Company’s international segment is operated through over 800 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. The escalating scenario of business confides the Circuit City in developing its technologies and solutions to make life easier and enjoyable through latest technological innovations.

The ten "firedog(SM) Across America" finalists had been chosen from a collection of 5,082 essays submitted between December 6, 2006 and March 31, 200 on the topic explaining the various ways these everyday heroes go above and beyond the call of duty.

The top ten finalists of whom one will be the grand prize winner are Chesapeake Fire Station #15 - Chesapeake, VA; Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Department Station 10; Contra Costa County Engine 83 - Antioch, CA; Dover Fire & Rescue - Dover, NH; Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department - Keeseville, NY; Newportville Fire Company No.1- Levittown, PA; Reminderville Fire Department - Reminderville, OH; Rockaway Point Fire Department - Breezy Point, NY; San Diego Rural Fire Station #76 - El Cajon, CA and     West Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department - Biloxi, MS.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Philip J. Schoonover, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Circuit City Stores, Inc said, “At Circuit City we're committed to helping our communities and we're proud to give America the opportunity to honor firefighters. The men and women described in these essays have touched their communities in a multitude of ways through their selfless acts of bravery and dedication. Circuit City is pleased to help recognize their devotion to public service