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Moving lifeguards to FDNY could better align public safety roles, IBO report finds - The Chief

The proposal to transfer lifeguards to FDNY aims to improve safety and address current challenges faced by the service.

Governor Hochul signs water safety legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato - QNS

New York has enacted new laws aimed at improving swimming safety and preventing drownings.
The legislation is focused on education, outreach, and extending the Commission to Prevent Childhood Drowning.

Tom Daley's swim briefs fetch five-figure sum at charity auction

Tom Daley's crocheted briefs raised over £10,000 in a charity auction for drowning prevention education following concerns about alcohol-related drownings.

Moving lifeguards to FDNY could better align public safety roles, IBO report finds - The Chief

The proposal to transfer lifeguards to FDNY aims to improve safety and address current challenges faced by the service.

Governor Hochul signs water safety legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato - QNS

New York has enacted new laws aimed at improving swimming safety and preventing drownings.
The legislation is focused on education, outreach, and extending the Commission to Prevent Childhood Drowning.

Tom Daley's swim briefs fetch five-figure sum at charity auction

Tom Daley's crocheted briefs raised over £10,000 in a charity auction for drowning prevention education following concerns about alcohol-related drownings.
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Local leaders and advocates honor New Yorkers lost to summer drownings in the Rockaways - QNS

The city council is acting to improve water safety and prevent drownings in response to recent tragedies in Rockaways.

When is it OK to let kids swim unsupervised? The answer might surprise you

Drowning is a significant risk for children aged 1-14, highlighting the importance of continuous supervision and ongoing swim safety education.

Opinion: Teaching your kids to swim this summer? Steer clear of floaties

Floaties provide a false sense of security and can increase the risk of accidental drowning by creating a vertical drowning position for children.

Local leaders and advocates honor New Yorkers lost to summer drownings in the Rockaways - QNS

The city council is acting to improve water safety and prevent drownings in response to recent tragedies in Rockaways.

When is it OK to let kids swim unsupervised? The answer might surprise you

Drowning is a significant risk for children aged 1-14, highlighting the importance of continuous supervision and ongoing swim safety education.

Opinion: Teaching your kids to swim this summer? Steer clear of floaties

Floaties provide a false sense of security and can increase the risk of accidental drowning by creating a vertical drowning position for children.
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Tom Daley strips down to deliver a very serious safety message - Queerty

Tom Daley's campaign promotes a crucial drowning prevention message dressed as an alcohol ad, emphasizing the dangers of drinking and swimming.

4-year-old boy drowns in New Jersey home's pool: officials

Ensuring child water safety through pool barriers and supervision is crucial.

Apple Is Working on a Drowning Alert Feature for Apple Watch

Apple Watch may alert nearby users if wearer is in distress underwater.

Summer Safety Tips From a Brooklyn Emergency Medicine Physician

Prioritize safety during summer to prevent preventable accidents and emergencies, especially around water, heat, and fireworks.
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