Car Seat Checks

The Quincy Fire Department is one of the few places in Quincy that provide car seat checks. We have certified car seat technicians that are capable of helping you install a car seat or helping you with your questions or concerns. If you are interested in having your seat checked to see if it is installed properly, a car seat check is held once a month at the Quincy Fire Department. There is usually a Car Seat Tech on duty daily that you can schedule a car seat check with as well.

Each one of the Techs went through a 32-40 hour training course to become certified as a Car Seat Tech and each person participates in continuing education to help stay on top of changes in car seats and laws. Due to stricter laws, training and certification, Illinois is the leader in car seat safety. It has been proven that the number of deaths in infants and children have been greatly reduced by stricter laws and caring parents and guardians within the State of Illinois.

If you have any questions you may call the Quincy Fire Department office at 217-228-4459.

2025 Calendar for Car Seat Checks:

Thursday	March 20th	4 - 6 p.m.	906 Vermont
Thursday	May 15th	4 - 6 p.m.	906 Vermont
Thursday	July 17th	4 - 6 p.m.	906 Vermont
Thursday	September 18th	4 - 6 p.m.	906 Vermont
Thursday	November 20th	4 - 6 p.m.	906 Vermont

CAR SEAT TECHS

Shift 1

FF Spencer Roderick

Shift 2

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FF Steve Peters & FF Nate Ludwig

Shift 3

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FF Lee Carpenter, FF Wade Murfin, & FF Zach Vahlkamp

RECALL

NHTSA Recall ID Number :

24C001

Synopsis :

Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain One4Life Slim ClickTight All-in-One car seats with model numbers E1D197A, E1D197B, E1D197F and E1D17G. The labels and user guide incorrectly state the maximum rear-facing lower anchor weight. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems." An incorrect label and user guide may result in an improperly installed child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Britax will mail owners new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 1-833-474-7016.