Car Seat Inspection at FH Fire Department

The City of Farmington Hills Fire Department is putting parents’ peace of mind in the driver’s seat at a car seat installation and inspection.

The inspections are available for FREE to the public with an appointment at Fire Station #3, located at 29260 Grand River Ave. Inspections will be performed by nationally certified child car seat technicians from the City’s Fire Department.

Appointments are free to anyone who needs assistance, regardless of where they live. To register for a free child car seat inspection appointment, contact FDevents@FHgov.com.

Technicians will check for proper installation and possible recalls of child car seats. Parents and caregivers will also be provided with education on how to properly install and use the child car seat. Inspections take approximately 45 minutes or less and are free to the public with no residency requirements.

To register for a free child car seat inspection appointment, contact FDevents@FHgov.com.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 50% of all child car seats are installed or used incorrectly. Additionally, NHTSA estimates that properly installed car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. It’s also important to know the proper stages to ensure each child is in the correct type of car seat or booster seat for their age, height and weight, and that the seat is installed in the correct position.