City of Tucson

Tucson Fire Department

Take Time to prevent Children from Drowning

Print a copy of  Baby Sitter Check list

The child could be own

Look at our idea for pool supervision

Facts about drowning

Water safety Links

Drowning

Layers of Pool Protection

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Children

Aren’t

Waterproof

Safety Tips

  • Install and maintain an isolation fence separating your pool from the house and yard.
  • There is no substitute for adult supervision- NEVER leave a child alone near ANY body of water!
  • Designate an adult to supervise children around ANY water, especially at social gatherings.
  • Never consider children to be “water-safe” despite swimming skills,previous swimming lessons, or experience.
  • Floaties, swimmies, or other inflaable floation toys are NOT life jackets and NEVER be substituted for adult supervision.
  • Keep toys, tricycles and other play things away from the pool or spa.
  • Assure a clear view from the house to the pool or spa by removing vegetation and other obstacles.
  • Always completely remove the cover before using the pool or spa.   BEWARE: light-weight, floating solar-type pool and spa covers are NOT safety covers - a child can become trapped under this type of cover!
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