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Fire Department Offers Free Child Car Seat Inspections

The government reports 75 percent of children are riding in car seats that aren't secure.

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Farmington Hills, MI — The Farmington Hills Fire Department wants to ensure your child rides safely in their car seat.

Nationally-certified child safety seat technicians will inspect all child car seats for proper installation and possible product recall on Sunday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at Fire Station No. 4 at 28711 Drake Road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 75 percent of children are riding in car safety seats that aren’t properly installed.

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Inspections are free and open to the public. Participants do not have to be a Farmington Hills resident. To make an appointment, call Farmington Hills Fire Headquarters at (248) 871-2800. Inspections take about half an hour to complete

Those unavailable Sunday should contact Fire Marshal Reggie Madeline of the Farmington Public Safety Department at (248) 474- 5500 or contact the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Novi Rehabilitation Center at (248) 305- 7530 to schedule an inspection.

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