2026 Car Seat Check Appointments and Events - Safe Kids Kalamazoo

Safe Kids Kalamazoo County hosts regular car seat inspection stations and events with nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs).

We are here to support you and your growing family.
A CPST can teach you how to install your car seat, how to safely harness your child, and help you decide when it’s time for the next step.

• If you are an expecting parent, we will walk you through installation and fitting for your future child in their car seat.
• These programs may offer free or low-cost car seats for eligible children of all ages.
• Children must be present with a vehicle to participate in the replacement car seat program.
• Pregnant parents must be at least 27 weeks to receive a car seat.

• The Bronson Birthplaces do not have car seats available for free after delivery. Please contact one of the programs below for support.

COMMUNITY CAR SEAT CHECKUP EVENTS
Registration is required for indoor events.

June-Sept TBD

Wednesday, October 21st (4-7pm)

Comstock Twp. Fire Dept. Station #1
1960 River St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(Registration will open in September)

Friday, November 13th (4-7pm)

Portage Fire Dept. Station #2
6101 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(Registration will open in October)

More monthly event dates coming soon!

APPOINTMENTS
Please call an inspection station below to request an appointment with a CPST on staff.

Oshtemo Fire Station 1

7275 West Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Contact: Erin Phillips 269-375-0487

Life EMS of Kalamazoo

7517 E North St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Contact: Andie Reynolds 269-343-5433

Comstock Fire Station 9-2

5947 E H. Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Contact: Lt. Michael Kessler 269-345-9244

Portage Public Safety – Fire Division Station 1

7830 Shaver Rd
Portage, MI 49024
Contact: Fire Division 269-329-4487

Bronson Children’s Hospital

Where: Bronson Hospital North Pavilion – Lovell Street Entrance
252 E. Lovell St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
*Available May through October only due to weather*
Contact: Emma Youngs 269-341-6508 | youngse@bronsonhg.org

Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post

Where: 43255 60th Ave., Paw Paw, Michigan, 49079
Please call for an appointment: 269-657-5551

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Resources for other local counties:

• Berrien
  Buckle Up Berrien Program
• Branch/Hillsdale/St.Joseph
  Brach ISD (517) 279-5730
  MSP Marshall Post 517-554-9837
  St. Joseph County Central Dispatch (269) 467-4195
• Calhoun
  Calhoun County Resource Page
• Cass
  Niles Fire Dept (269) 683-0160
  Dowagiac Fire Dept 269-782-9743
  Cass County Friend of the Court (269) 445-4436
  MSP Niles Post 269-683-4411
• Van Buren
  Safe Kids Greater South Haven
  MSP Paw Paw Post 269-657-5551