Injury Podcast

Jeff Heinz has been a Fire Safety Specialist for the Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue for the last 14 years and often educates the public on how to keep safe on a wide variety of topics. Jeff has been a car seat technician and instructor for the last 13 years and has some words of wisdom on how to keep your young child safe while in the car.    Key Takeaways: Jeff Heinz is a Fire Safety Specialist for the Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue.  Car accidents are the number one cause of death in children between 1 and 4.  Florida law requires children aged 5 and under to be in a safety seat.  Do not buy second-hand safety seats!  The car seat should not touch the vehicle seat.    96% of all car seats are installed improperly! Palm Beach County Fire Rescue's certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will check your child's car seat for proper installation, safety and recall status as well as educate you on how to properly install the seat yourself. Make sure your child is riding safe   Times and location subj