Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District

Did you know?

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3-14.
As many as 7 out of 10 kids in child safety seats are not properly buckled in.*

What you can do...

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District (FMBFCD) has created a Child Safety Seat Check-Up Program. FMBFCD now has a nationally certified Child Safety Seat Technician to help parents and grandparents ensure their little ones are properly buckled in. District personnel offer this service to the public free of charge for the benefit of our children.

The entire process should take approximately 25 minutes per seat. FMBFCD personnel request that you bring the Child Seat Manual and you Vehicle's Owner's Manual.

To set up an appointment call (239) 590-4200 and ask to set up an appointment for a Child Safety Seat Check-Up.

What should parents expect when they get their child's safety seat inspected?

Certified technicians will conduct the child safety seat inspection, and it should only take about 20-30 minutes, depending on the seat and the vehicle. The certified technician will:

Check the child safety seat to see that it has been properly installed
Remove and inspect the child safety seat for damage
Diagnose problems
Ensure the child safety seat is not a recalled model
Get information about children riders from the vehicle owner (size and weight of child, etc.)
Ensure the child safety seat is appropriate for the size and age of the child
Teach the vehicle owner the correct procedure to properly and safely install the child safety seat in his vehicle
Show the parent or caregiver how to secure the child in the child safety seat
Discuss other vehicles and child safety seats they own, and provide instructions to repeat the correct procedure with other seats or when installing the seat in other cars

*Source: Seatcheck.org accessed May 27, 2009