Carbon Monoxide Alarm Safety Tips

May is Drowning Prevention Month

Planning to beat the heat this summer by splashing in a pool?  The Fire District wants you to enjoy the summer safely and encourages you to keep these water safety tips in mind.

ABC‘s of Water Safety

Adult supervision –Children should never be allowed to swim without an adult present and other siblings aren’t necessarily qualified to fill the role of “Water Watcher.”  Practice “touch supervision”, meaning be within arm’s reach, when kids are in or around the water.  Avoid distractions such as socializing, phone conversations, reading and more.  Remember, drowning happens without a sound so you may not be alerted to a child in trouble if you have turned your attention away from the water. 

Barriers – Isolation fencing around the pool as well as door and window alarms provide an added layer of protection from the dangers of the water.  It is important to maintain the integrity of such barriers and refrain from disconnecting any alarms or removing any locks because they are inconvenient. They just might save a life one day!

Classes – Before the fun begins in the pool, consider enrolling in a couple of classes:  swimming lessons and CPR.  If your child is unfamiliar around water, swimming lessons might help boost their confidence and sharpen their water skills.  (Check out the aquatics classes offered in this issue of the Grapevine!).  Additionally, the City also offers CPR classes.  If a medical emergency happens, such as a heart attack or drowning, early CPR could make the difference in someone’s chances of survival.   The Fire District recommends everyone over the age of 18 should learn CPR – you never know when you might need it.

Remember, drowning is 100% preventable! If you would like more information on drowning prevention, please contact the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Public Education Office at (909) 477-2770 x 3008. 

Visit this page in June to get more safety tips for Home Safety Month.