Ask any parent and they’ll
probably tell you that installing a car seat can be a confusing and frustrating
process. It can be a time of uncertainty and unnecessary stress, especially if
the seat is for your first (un)born child. Many a parent has been broken and
sent into a fit of rage while trying to figure out just how. exactly. does.
this. infernal. device. fit. in. the. CAR!!! In fact, nearly 75% of all parent
installed car seats are improperly installed. If you find yourself in this
position, rest easy; Brentwood Fire and Rescue is here to help.
We have recently sent a number of
our members to become Certified Car Seat Installation Technicians. Upon
successful completion of this course, students become nationally certified
Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). This means that Brentwood Fire and
Rescue is certified to install and inspect car seats as well as instruct
parents in methods to properly keep their children safe in vehicles.
Let us help properly install your car seat. This
is an example of how good intentions can go awry
The course attended by BFR
personnel is taught by Safe Kids Worldwide
and spans 32 hours over a 4 day period. There are both classroom and hands on
portions of the class, and students are introduced to all the major types of
car seats as well as many of the minor variations between different
manufacturers. At the end of the course the prospective technicians must
demonstrate proper installation of all 5 main types of car seats.
A BFR Car Seat Technician explaining part of the
installation process to a parent
The training is very thorough and
does not end with the course. Car Seat Technicians are required to recertify
every two years and must complete a minimum number of hours of continuing
education during this time.
All car seat installations are
thoroughly documented by the technician that performs the installation, and in
the month of February alone BFR technicians installed 15 car seats. All car
seat installations and inspections are performed by appointment only. If you
would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Brentwood Fire and Rescue
at (615) 371-0170.
Parents, you have enough to worry
and stress about. Let us help ease a little of the burden off you. Call today.