West Metro Fire Rescue offers car seat checks by appointment on Fridays for residents of West Metro Fire Protection District.

Car seat appointments are scheduled at West Metro Fire Rescue Station #10
(3535 S. Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80235) on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 
         
Please call to schedule an appointment – we cannot accommodate “drop-ins”.

• Plan on scheduling thirty minutes per car seat.
• Bring the owners’ manuals for both your car seat(s) and vehicle.
• Citizens residing outside of West Metro Fire Rescue’s district may incur a fee for this service.

If you live outside the West Metro Fire Protection District or would like to have your car seats checked  on a different day or time, check out Safe Kids Denver Metro or Car Seats Colorado or (303) 239-4625 for a list of other agencies offering this service. These websites also contains information regarding the Colorado Child Passenger Safety Law and safest practices for transporting children.

Call (720) 963-6300 to schedule an appointment.

See how to install your seat right now by watching this instructional video!

If you are unable to schedule an appointment to have your car seat checked, please view these helpful videos that demonstrate how to properly install a car seat.

How to install a car seat for your baby
How to install a car seat for your toddler
How to install a booster seat for your 4-8 year old
Car safety for your older child