Pasco County Fire Rescue will check and correct car seat installations for free at Station 13 in Wesley Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Technicians Will Verify Each Seat Is Secure

certified child passenger safety technicians will be at the station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make sure each seat fits the child and is secured correctly, the department announced on X on Thursday, Sept. 17. The event is free and open to the public.

Station 13 is at 5935 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544.

Crash Data Underscores Need for Correct Installation

Proper installation can be a life-or-death difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 1,019 child passengers ages 14 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes across the country in 2023. More than 142,000 were injured. Of the children killed, 43% were not buckled up.

Contact Station 13 With Questions

Pasco County Fire Rescue did not specify whether appointments are needed. Parents planning to attend can contact Station 13 at 813-973-0100.