Car Seat Installations & Inspections:
The Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to help educate caregivers on the proper installation of car or booster seats in their cars. The program also focuses on ensuring that each child is utilizing a seat that is free of defects, recalls, and is appropriate for the child.
Child Seat Installations:
Alternatively, call the station directly at 978-597-8150. This service is typically available 7 days a week, however times are dependent on each technician’s schedule. Please plan for an appointment of an hour.
What to bring:
- Car Seat(s)
- Children that will be restrained in each seat
- Car Seat Manual (for each seat being installed)
- Vehicle Manual
Child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by up to 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers (ages 1-4) *. Proper installation procedures can vary according to make and model of seat, make and model of vehicle, and size of child. The North Andover Fire Department offers inspections to verify if your seats are installed correctly.
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Traffic safety facts, 2009 data: occupant protection. Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic