City of Titusville
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Titusville, FL 32796-3584
NEWS RELEASE
Released by: Public Information Officer Amy Werring | Amy.Werring@Titusville.com | Date: 09/19/2025
City of Titusville Fire Department Unveils Hot Vehicle Safety Display
Titusville, FL — September 19, 2025 —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.
Kerri Lubeski, Life Safety Specialist with the Titusville Fire Department, emphasized the importance of the program:
“This impactful display lets motorists know how dangerous it is to leave a child in a vehicle. 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,” said Lubeski.
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: