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Car Seat Safety
Keeping children safe in the car
The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department is highly encouraging virtual car seat inspections at this time. If an in-person car seat check is preferred, stop by any fire station, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please keep in mind that if there is an emergency or the technicians are unavailable, you may have to go to another station or revisit at another time. We encourage caregivers to install the car seat to the best of their ability according to the car seat manual and vehicle manual prior to the inspection.
Please wear a mask upon arrival to the in-person car seat check.
Virtual Car Seat Education
Did you know that nationwide, 73% of all child restraints are improperly used or installed? If you are in need of a car seat inspection, consider signing up for an appointment with a certified car seat technician - virtually!
During your appointment, at technician will go over the correct use of your car seat, ensure proper installation, and fit of your child in the seat. The 30-minute appointment will leave you feeling more confident about your car seat.
If you wish to schedule an appointment, please fill out the pre-check form (PDF) and email it to fireeducator@CRgov.com. After receiving the pre-check form (PDF), an email will be sent with further instructions to schedule a date and time for the appointment.
What to do with your car seat after a crash
It is recommended that car seats be replaced following a severe or moderate crash. A car seat may not need to be replaced after a minor crash.
If one or all of the following apply, the crash was considered minor:
- The vehicle was able to be driven away from the site of the crash
- The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged
- There were no injuries sustained to any passengers in the crash
- The vehicle airbags did not deploy
If there is damage to the car seat or the car door nearest the seat was damaged, the car seat must be replaced. Your insurance company may assist you in replacing your car seat.
More information
- Safe Kids Ultimate Car Seat Guide
- Car Seat Recall List
- NHTSA Car Seat Use After a Crash
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Car Seat Recycling Information
Questions?
For questions regarding the car seat inspection program, call 303-660-1066 or email us.
Car Seat Checks
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Station 151/Fire Headquarters
Downtown Castle Rock
300 Perry St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Station 152
Crystal Valley
485 Crystal Valley Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Station 153
Founders Village
5463 E. Sovereign St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Station 154
The Meadows
3801 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Station 155
Sapphire Pointe
3833 Crowfoot Valley Road
Castle Rock, CO 80108