7) Child Safety Seats

Installation

A car seat installation generally takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and could potentially last longer based upon number of car seats or the vehicle itself. Our primary goal is to ensure that every seat and child are positioned correctly in the vehicle. It is also important to remember that our purpose is to educate on how to install vs simply installing the seat.
 
IMPORTANT NOTES DURING COVID:     
The Car Seat Techs will do their best to reduce the amount of time spent in the vehicle, but please understand that safety is the priority.  If able, limit the amount of people that come for the install. To help assist with with limiting exposure, please have the following items in the seat where you would like the car seat installed; The car seat in box (if possible) with manual and any components to the seat, a pool noodle or towel if requested by tech, and the vehicle owners manual.  During the installation process, Firefighters will wear a mask and gloves throughout the installation if requested.  Part of the installation process is to make any necessary adjustments to the harness to fit the child and also an overview of how to install/remove and adjust the seat.  Therefore, it is expected of any parties onsite that have been exposed to covid cover their face with an appropriate covering if social distancing can not be maintained.              
Thank you for support in keeping everyone safe!

Before scheduling your inspection, please have the following information or actions completed

  • Childs Age, Height and Weight
  • Vehicle Year, Make and Model
  • Vehicle Manual
  • Type of Car Seat (Infant, Convertible, Forward Facing, Booster, other)
  • Seat Manufacturer, Model Number and Date of Manufacturer
  • Double check the EXPIRATION Date. We will not install expired seats and do not have seats to give out.
  • Please have your vehicle cleaned, including trunk area

IMPORTANT 

  • Always send in car seat registration card. It is the primary way to be notified if the seat is ever recalled.
  • Avoid purchasing or accepting free car seats.
  • Check the expiration date. Due to general wear and tear car seats expire. Most seats are good for 5-7 years so check your expiration dates.
  • Car seats should be replaced after any vehicle crash, especially if air bags deployed.
  • Avoid aftermarket parts or other items not originally supplied with your car seat.

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