The responsibility of public education is an important duty of the 火 Department and we make educating the community in fire and life safety skills a top priority. By coordinating a variety of public education and training programs, the 火 Department provides a valuable service to the community. With the combination of school visits, 人才招聘会往往会, 出席公众活动, 电台演示, the 火 Department is able to reach out to thousands of citizens each year.

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As part of National 防火周, the West Sacramento 火 Department invites the public to a fun and informative day with equipment and safety demonstrations, including proper use of child safety seats. Plus, fire prevention tips and the 火 Department's "Safe Place" program. Kids' activities include spraying a fire hose, balloons, and fire prevention trailer. Free hot dogs and refreshments are provided while they last. This event is open to the public.  Come join the fun while learning fire safety!

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The 火 Prevention trailer is for educational events that target youths in the Sacramento Area. The trailer has a smoke room and teaches children about fire safety in the home.

If you are interested in scheduling the trailer for a school function or other community event, 请按此 火 Safety Trailer Request.

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Throughout the year the 火 Department hosts Demonstrations at our fire stations for community groups. To schedule a demo 请按此, 车站参观要求.

Child Passenger Seat Program

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading killer of children in the United States. Many injuries and deaths can be prevented by properly using car seats. With four out of five seats misused, certified technicians provide a valuable service to parents and caregivers concerned with safe transport for their most precious cargo.

The West Sacramento 火 Department Child Passenger Seat (CPS) technicians put their knowledge to work through a variety of activities, including car seat checks w在这里 parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on assistance with the proper use of child restraint systems and safety belts.

To make an appointment for a car seat check-up, 请按此, Car Seat Safety Check Request.

Parents have the best intentions for their children when they secure them in their seats and graduate them from infant seats to rear facing to forward facing to booster seats and ultimately the seat belt alone. Although it is ultimately the parent’s decision to change the child’s seating arrangement, t在这里 are vehicle codes that regulate child passenger safety. 点击 在这里 for more information about finding the right seat for your child.

• California Vehicle Code and child passenger safety requirements
• More information regarding child passenger seat safety and other information regarding the prevention of accidental childhood injury.
• View a recent list of recalled child passenger seats.