WATCH: Titusville Fire Department Unveils Hot Vehicle Safety Display, Never Leave a Child Unattended

Pediatric vehicular heat stroke is 100% preventable

WATCH: The City of Titusville Fire Department has introduced a powerful new educational tool aimed at preventing pediatric vehicular heat stroke: a Hot Vehicle Display that visually demonstrates just how dangerous it can be to leave a child inside a parked car.

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – The City of Titusville Fire Department has introduced a powerful new educational tool aimed at preventing pediatric vehicular heat stroke: a Hot Vehicle Display that visually demonstrates just how dangerous it can be to leave a child inside a parked car.

This innovative display shows motorists both the outdoor temperature and the actual inside temperature of a non-running vehicle with the windows up.

The side-by-side comparison provides a striking reminder of the rapid and extreme heat rise that occurs in vehicles—even on seemingly mild days.

Florida has the second-highest rate of pediatric vehicular heat stroke in the country.

As Floridians, we enjoy warm temperatures most of the year. However, it can be a danger for children left alone in vehicles. In as little as 30 minutes, a parked vehicle can reach deadly levels—up to 150 degrees. Nearly 80% of the total heat rise occurs during that short period, making it a completely preventable but very real danger.

The Titusville Fire Department’s mission is clear: Never leave a child alone in a car, ACT.

• Avoid heat stroke: Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
• Create reminders for yourself to always check the back seat.
• Take action immediately if you see a child left alone in a hot car.

The new display will be used throughout the year at school car loops during pick-up and drop-off times, as well as at community safety events.

“This impactful display lets motorists know how dangerous it is to leave a child in a vehicle,” said Kerri Lubeski, Life Safety Specialist with the Titusville Fire Department.

“It just takes a few minutes in a car with the windows up and the engine off to cause serious injury or death to a child. My goal is to educate the public, and this reminder will ultimately prevent these tragic incidents.”

The Titusville Fire Department urges families to treat this as a life-saving reminder. Pediatric vehicular heat stroke is 100% preventable.

For more resources on how to prevent heat stroke and keep your children safe, visit noheatstroke.org and safekids.org.

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