Fire department hosts free car seat inspection; 13 firefighters now certified

Five firefighters with the Guthrie Fire Department recently accomplished their classroom training on proper car seat restraints for children. On Wednesday, they put their new knowledge into action.

A free car seat check was held from 2 -4 p.m. at the fire station and was well attended.

The fire department now has a total of 13 firefighters who have achieved their national (Child Passenger Safety) certifications for car seat installation and inspection.

CPS technicians and instructors use their considerable knowledge and expertise at a variety of community-based activities, such as child safety seat checks, where parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on assistance. CPS technicians and instructors also keep up-to-date on the latest technical information about child passenger safety through seminars and other continuing education opportunities.

Children under two-years-old must be in a rear-facing car seat. Kids two to four can use a front-facing seat and children over four before their eighth birthday or shorter than 4’9” must be in some kind of car or booster seat.

If you have any questions about a child’s safety seat you can stop by the station at 209 E. Springer for a free car seat inspection.

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