Benton Fire Department Hosts Car Seat Safety Event

Free car seat inspections and installations offered to local families this weekend.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:28am

A bold, abstract grid of colorful child car seat icons in a modern pop art style, conveying the importance of proper car seat installation and usage.A community-driven car seat safety event aims to keep local families secure on the road.Benton Today

The Benton Fire Department is hosting a Car Seat Safety Event this Saturday, April 18th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will provide free car seat inspections and installations to help ensure local families have their child car seats properly set up and secured.

Why it matters

Car seat safety is a critical issue, as improperly installed or used car seats can put children at serious risk in the event of a collision. This community event aims to educate parents and caregivers on best practices for car seat installation and usage.

The details

At the Car Seat Safety Event, certified technicians will be on hand to inspect car seats and provide hands-on assistance to attendees to make sure their child's car seat is installed correctly. The event is free and open to the public, and no appointment is necessary.

  • The Car Seat Safety Event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Benton Fire Department

The local fire department in Benton, Arkansas that is hosting the Car Seat Safety Event.

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What’s next

Families are encouraged to arrive early to the event to ensure they have enough time to have their car seats properly inspected and adjusted if needed.

The takeaway

This community-focused car seat safety event is an important opportunity for local parents and caregivers to ensure their children are riding as safely as possible. Proper car seat installation can be complex, so having access to certified technicians for hands-on assistance is invaluable.