Vice-Mayor hosts free child car seat safety event
PHOENIX -
Phoenix Vice-Mayor Bill Gates hosted a free car seat safety event along with the Phoenix Fire Department and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety on Saturday.
At the event, certified car seat technicians properly installed car seats and performed seat checks.
Many children are injured or killed in car accidents every year because they’re not properly restrained inside the vehicle. Firefighters say these tragedies can be easily prevented by making sure your child’s safety seat is installed correctly.
“If you’re not in the seat the correct way, you can still get injured in a crash,” said Capt. Robert Johnson of the Phoenix Fire Department. “If you’re 6 or 7-years-old, you need a booster seat to fit the seatbelts. Now if you’re 5 and under, you really can’t fit the seatbelts, so you have to be in a car seat properly restrained.”
During previous car seat inspections, the Phoenix Fire Dept. found that 4 out of every 5 car seats are installed incorrectly and one third of children were found to be riding in the wrong restraints for their age and size.
Two Recent Near-Drownings Raise Child Safety Concerns
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- Water Safety Keeps Kids Afloat from Danger
TEMPLE (June 15, 2013) — Swimming pools are the most common site for a drowning to occur for children ages 1 to 4, according to the Safe Kids organization.
On June 12, 2013, a near drowning involving a child occurred at Wildflower Villas, located at 5227 West Adams Avenue in Temple, for a near drowning call involving a child.
The child’s mother was teaching another child to swim, looked around and saw her son floating face down in the water.
The child had removed his inflatable water wings and went under water.
She pulled him from the water and started rescue breathing. He quickly responded to her efforts.
On June 10, 2013, Karl Reigle took his kids and grandkids to the Summit Fitness Center, located at 620 Fryers Creek Drive in Temple.
His 4-year-old grandson didn’t care much for the adult pool so they stayed by the kiddie pool.
Reigle took his daughter into the adult pool to teach her swimming techniques.
After getting out of the pool, Reigle became concerned. “When I came back to join my other two grandchildren, I noticed the 4-year-old was gone,” said Reigle.
He checked the bathroom and came out to find the child laying on the deck of the pool.
Someone had pulled him out of the grown-up pool.
“At that point it is kind of more tunnel vision,” said Reigle. “I ran to him, saw that he looked unresponsive and my instinct was to perform CPR. There was possible water in his lungs or he was drowning.”
After CPR, the child began to move and become alert.
Emergency responders took the 4-year-old to the hospital for overnight observation.
Reigle was told that pool water can lower electrolytes in your body and you can possibly lead to long-term pneumonia.
Reigle frequently takes his kids to the pool, but this was a first for his grandson.
“I was grateful of the outcome,” said Reigle.
“It was also frightening of the possibilities. It can happen to anybody. Even when I thought it would never happen to me. It’s a life changing event to make you more aware of stuff that you would take for granted.”
Life guards were on duty at the time of the incident. According to Keith Dawson, City of Temple Aquatics Coordinator, Temple lifeguards are Red Cross certified.
They go through 26 hours of written and hands-on training. “There is always a risk for near drowning at any aquatic environments,” said Dawson.
“Kids get too close to the edge of the pool and they might slip and fall in. The young ones that aren’t paying attention, they will just sometimes run and jump toward a family member or friend.”
According to Dawson, whether you go to a place with lifeguards or a lake, river or backyard pool, it is very important to get some type of water safety awareness.
“Before jumping into the water, make sure there is nothing at the bottom of the water,” said Dawson.
“Unless they can fully stand up in the water, I would recommend always direct supervision of them.”
Reigle’s grandson has made a full recovery and is ready to get back into the water.
“My grandson is ready to go back to a pool, but says ‘only if his grand- pappy is with him,’” said Reigle.
Berthoud firefighters to host child safety course
BERTHOUD — Firefighters here will host a series of classes this month aimed at teaching children how to identify and escape from dangerous situations.
The national radKids program, which is designed to teach children personal empowerment strategies, will be taught by radKids certified Berthoud firefighters. Curriculum topics include home, school and vehicle safety, realistic defense against abduction and stranger tricks.
The course is open to any child between the ages of 8-12. It runs 10 hours starting June 17, with additional classes on June 19, June 21, June 24 and June 24. All classes are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Berthoud Community Center, 248 Welch Ave.
Cost to participate in the program is $100 per child. Parents are also encouraged to attend the course.
To register or for more information, contact Berthoud Fire Captain Andrew Kuiken at akuiken@berthoudfire.org or 532-2264.
Blog: Burlington NJ Child Safety Seat Check Saturday
By Jim Donovan: The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will be sponsoring a free Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Relief Fire Company in Burlington. The Relief Fire Company is located at 1020 Neck Road.
“We have inspected over 10,500 seats since we began this program in 1998,” said Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield. “Historically, almost 90% of the seats we check have been installed incorrectly.” Nationally, approximately 75% of the child safety seats are installed incorrectly prior to the intervention of a trained child safety seat technician.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children over the age of six months. “Having a trained technician check your child’s seat could be one of the most important things you do,” stated Stanfield. The Sheriff’s Department also has drop-in hours every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly.
Grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety pays for this program. Additional Saturday checkpoints are listed on the department webpage at www.co.burlington.nj.us. The department also has a child safety seat information line which is 609-265-5221.
Sheriff to hold child safety seat checkpoint Saturday
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BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP — The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department will hold a free child safety seat checkpoint from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Relief Fire Company on Neck Road.
“We have inspected over 10,500 seats since we began this program in 1998,” Sheriff Jean Stanfield said. “Historically, almost 90 percent of the seats we check have been installed incorrectly.”
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children over 6 months old.
“Having a trained technician check your child’s seat could be one of the most important things you do,” Stanfield said.
The Sheriff’s Department also has drop-in hours every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Administration Building on Rancocas Road in Mount Holly.
Grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety pays for the program. More Saturday checkpoints are listed on the department website at www.co.burlington.nj.us. The department also has a child safety seat information line at 609-265-5221.
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LAPD Chief Recognizes Child Safety Advocate
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — LAPD Chief Charlie Beck was among those on hand Tuesday to honor a Southland child safety advocate for her work in the community.
Adrienne Mack, director of the Preparing Parents Foundation, was publicly recognized for her efforts in helping to increase awareness and educate parents on the importance of proper child seat installation.
In early 2010, Mack joined efforts with the LAPD South Traffic Division officers on the first of her parenting workshops on “Car Seat Safety”, which continue to be provided to the public free of charge.
In addition to receiving vital information, families who participate in the workshop also receive a brand new car seat free of charge.
Car crashes are now the number one killer of children ages between one and 12 years old, according to LAPD Officer Bridgette Peterson.
When Mack discovered in May 2010 that police stations were not equipped with infant supplies for when police officers are required to take infants into their custody – and thus requiring officers to purchase supplies at their own expense in order to properly care for the infants – she set out to find a solution.
Mack eventually developed the “Baby Station” Temporary Diaper Bag Program, which created diaper bags complete with all the supplies an infant might need while in the temporary custody of the police officers.
Chief Beck said that was the beginning of a great relationship with the LAPD.
“The success of the Los Angeles Police Department is largely due to members of the public who commit their time and energy to their communities,” said Beck. “Adrienne Mack is truly one of those special individuals who have committed herself to make our community a better place”.
Mack, however, said her inspiration is all about keeping children safe.
“The recognition is not about me,” Mack said. “I am the voice for the little ones…I have to do what I do because they don’t have a voice.”
Free child safety seat checks available at Gardendale Farmers Market June 13 – The Birmingham News
GARDENDALE, Alabama – In addition to buying fruits and vegetables,
parents will have the opportunity to make sure their children’s car seats are
secure and meet regulations at the Gardendale Farmers Market this
week.
The Gardendale Fire Department will be offering free child
safety seat checks during the market, from 1 until 5 p.m. at the Gardendale
Civic Center.
Also, a tent will be set up with various activities and
giveaways for any kids who visit the market.
The Gardendale Farmers Market will be held Thursday, June 13
from 1 until 5 p.m. at the Civic Center. For more information on the Gardendale
Farmers Market, visit gardendalefarmersmarket.com.
NMSU’s Creative Media Institute Honored For Child Safety Video
New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute has been recognized with three awards from three different video competitions for its work in “Ensuring Child Safety Upon Parental Arrest,” the first video of a series of three in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
The awards received are the Telly Awards’ Bronze Medal, the Accolade Award of Merit and the Communicator Award of Distinction.
“The videos are realistic, a true collaboration recognizing the respected but different responsibilities in responding to child abuse and neglect,” said Shelly A. Bucher, senior operations director of the Southwest Institute for Family Child Advocacy. “The most challenging part of shooting the video was ensuring authenticity and credibility using a combination of professionals in the field, actors and realistic scripts, and portraying the intensity of the situation without being melodramatic. It was rewarding to have this challenge overcome.”
Serving as a training tool, the video address the protocol to ensure child safety and minimize trauma during an adult arrest. A 2007 state law, known as HB 271, requires law enforcement to identify minors during adult arrest. A 2009 change to the Children’s Code was also part of the video’s inspiration.
The video featured real law enforcement and social workers, as well as actors, and was directed by Mitch Fowler. Sherwin Lau, college assistant professor at CMI, served as director, additional editor, colorist and sound designer.
“The Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Training Academy has notified us that they will use this training as part of basic training,” Bucher said. “In addition, we are building on the relationships established during this project to move forward in the agenda to create multi-disciplinary teams in each New Mexico county, thereby improving system response to child sexual and physical abuse.”
Also assisting in production of the video were the Bernalillo County Sheriff ‘s Office, Children Youth and Families, Protective Services Division and New Mexico Children’s Justice Act Advisory Group.
“Working with CMI to create these videos has expanded our thinking regarding ways to implement trainings,” said Sabrina Van Why, SWIFCA senior program specialist. “This project has sparked conversation regarding other places where a custom video would be more impactful then the current training format.”
A planning committee helped identify the learning objectives to further development of the script. Professionals in law enforcement, protective services, criminal justice and forensic services advised on technical matters.
“We will offer education, training and advocacy in child welfare across west Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and southern California,” Bucher added.
Funding for the project was provided by the Criminal Justice Act Advisory Group.
“Members of the Criminal Justice Act Advisory Group, as well as representatives of the CYFD Office of the Secretary, have been very impressed with the quality of this project,” Van Why said.
Gov. Susana Martinez announced earlier this year that NMSU has been designated as a Southwest Training Center for the National Child Protection Training Center.
Police Held Conway Child Safety Fair
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Birmingham Fire and Rescue to offer free check of child safety seat installation
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service on Friday will be available to check child safety seats to make sure they are properly installed.
The free event will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Western Fitness Center at 4712 Ave. W across from the Crossplex in western Birmingham. Battalion Chief C.W. Mardis said the installation check will only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Advice and instruction on child passenger safety will be provided.
The installation check is part of a child passenger safety class going on this week in Birmingham. There are 30 firefighters taking part in the class.
Mardis offered these statistics and tips for children in motor vehicles:
How can injuries to children in motor vehicles be prevented?
-Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants, and by 54% for toddlers ages 1 to 4 years.
-There is strong evidence that child safety seat laws, safety seat distribution and education programs, community-wide education and enforcement campaigns, and incentive-plus-education programs are effective in increasing child safety seat use.7
-According to researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, for children 4 to 7 years, booster seats reduce injury risk by 59% compared to seat belts alone.8
-Child passengers should never be seated in front of an airbag. Airbags can injure or kill children in a crash that might otherwise have been survivable.
Guidelines for Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers can:
-Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. This sets a good example.
-Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
Know the stages:
-Birth through Age 2 – Rear-facing child safety seat. For the best possible protection, infants and children should be kept in a rear-facing child safety seat, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limits of their particular seat. The weight and height limits on rear-facing child safety seats can accommodate most children through age 2, check the seat’s owner’s manual for details.
-Between Ages 2-4/Until 40 lbs – Forward-facing child safety seat. When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (the weight and height limits on rear-facing car seats can accommodate most children through age 2) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of their particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds; many newer seats have higher weight limits-check the seat’s owner’s manual for details).
-Between Ages 4-8 OR Until 4’9″ Tall – Booster seat. Once children outgrow their forward-facing seats (by reaching the upper height and weight limits of their seat), they should ride in belt positioning booster seats. Remember to keep children in the back seat for the best possible protection.
-After Age 8 AND/OR 4’9″ Tall – Seat belts. Children should use booster seats until adult seat belts fit them properly. Seat belts fit properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs (not the stomach) and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (not the neck). When adult seat belts fit children properly they can use the adult seat belts without booster seats. For the best possible protection keep children in the back seat and use lap-and-shoulder belts.
-All children younger than 13 years should ride in the back seat. Airbags can kill young children riding in the front seat. Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat or in front of an air bag.
-Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle.
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