Columbus Fire and Rescue Magazine Volume 4 Numer 2 | Page 22

by Captain Scott Swain and Engineer Shannon Murphy
Photos by Anthony Colom

It's that time of the year again, the sun's blistering and there is the smell of sun block
and sun tan lotion in the air. Most families spend some time at some sort of watering
hole trying to cool off from the summer heat. Examples: Ocean, Lake, Pond, River,
Swimming Pool, Water Park, etc…. When spending time at these types of water locations, Water Safety needs to be taken very seriously. As most adults know water can be
unforgiving and a life can be taken in the blink of an eye. With that being said here are
some suggestions to help with water safety while you or someone you know spends
time in or on the water.

Swimming
- Always swim with a partner every time - whether you're swimming in the back yard
pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps,
which might make it difficult to get out of the water.
- When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an
emergency.
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