VIRGINIA — Essentia Health and the Virginia Fire Department are partnering to offer free car seat inspections Thursday, April 17.
The car seat inspections will be offered 4-6 p.m. at the Virginia Fire Department. According to a release, the event is first-come, first-served, and no pre-registration is required.
At the event, certified passenger technicians will inspect and assist with installing child safety seats.
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