A Reminder from the Peoria Fire Department... "Kids Don't Float!"

As part of an ongoing effort to reduce the number of child drownings, the Peoria Fire Dept. will be visiting Kindergarten classes in Peoria and will visit the Tiny Tots program this summer at the Peoria Public Library branches to remind children of the importance of water safety. 

Firefighters will read the book, Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim, and teach kids the three water safety rules, which include:  1. "Don't jump in 'till you learn to swim.  2. Cover your chest with a safe life vest. 3. A grown-up must watch you in the pool." 

In addition to the goal of reaching all Kindergarteners in Peoria, the fire department is striving to reach all preschool age children.  If you know of a Peoria preschool class that has not yet had the benefit of this program, please contact the Fire Department (623-773-7279) to schedule a visit.

Scottsdale Fire Department offers water safety information to children based on the Urban Survival Fire and Life Safety Program and the Water Watcher's Water Safety is for You! curriculum.  If you would like to schedule a school or group visit to address drowning prevention or any other safety program, please contact the Public Education Officer, 480-312-1817.  For more information click here.

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