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Layers of protection

Supervision is the key to protecting lives, but there are other "layers of protection." Studies show 69% of drowning incidents occur when parental supervision fails and there are

Pool safety

"It was just a few seconds." That's the phrase heard too often by firefighters when it comes to water related incidents in Maricopa County. Unfortunately, it only takes a few

Bathtub safety

According to Phoenix Fire, about 80 children die from bathtub drownings. Here are some tips for keeping your child safe in the tub.

Bucket safety

Buckets filled with water or other liquids, especially the large five-gallon size, present a drowning hazard to small children.

Statistics

See the numbers of incidents for 2005-2008, including who was responsible and what activities children were doing before they found the water.

Barriers

Some guidelines on pool and spa barriers.

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