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Community Outreach Programs

Fire stations are the most visible example of government's investment in the overall safety and well-being of the people in the community.  The Davenport Fire Department operates seven different fire stations throughout the city, each serving a unique neighborhood.  This close proximety to the customers we serve allow us a great opportunity to enhance our involvment in the community and improve customer and firefighter safety.

See the list below of programs offered for ways we can better serve you:


Car Seat Installation
The DFD sponsors a car seat checkup event on the 4th Saturday of every month at Fire Station 6 located at 1735 W. Pleasant Street in Davenport. This event runs from March through October of each year and is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.   For Further Information, please call (563) 326-7907
As a reference, we have added the current Iowa laws regarding child passenger safety.
CHILD SAFETY SEAT USE
Although current Iowa law states that only children who are under the age of six are required to be in appropriate child passenger safety seats, booster seat or seat belt, recommendations from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provide more substantial guidelines for keeping your child safe. Following are the best practices prescribed by NHTSA and the AAP: 

Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!
  INFANTS TODDLER YOUNG CHILDREN
WEIGHT Birth to 1 year
at least 20-22 lbs.		 Over 1 year and
Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs.		 Over 40 lbs.
Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''.
TYPE of SEAT Infant only or rear-facing convertible Convertible / Forward-facing Belt positioning booster seat
SEAT POSITION Rear-facing only Forward-facing Forward-facing
ALWAYS MAKE SURE: Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats

Harness straps at or below shoulder level		 Harness straps should be at or above shoulders

Most seats require top slot for forward-facing		 Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.

Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries
WARNING All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat

If you would like a firefighter to instruct you on proper car seat installation, please click here to request assistance.