Fire District #6 will provide properly sized and fitted bicycle safety helmets to children (ages 2-18 years) living within the boundaries of Fire District 6, utilizing the nationally recognized Safe Kids helmet program. All helmets procured by Fire District #6 are CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) approved or recommended.
Children under age 10 should have a parent or grandparent present so that helmet information can be passed on to the parent or grandparent. Safe Kids recommended fitting procedures along with the Helmet Fit Checklist will be utilized during the fitting process, and all helmet recipients or parents will receive a copy of the Helmet Fit Checklist and How Children See Traffic handout.