Water safety
Although metropolitan Phoenix is in the middle of the Sonoran desert, the network of
canals, nearby lakes and abundance of swimming pools
in the area pose potential water hazards.
The following tips provided through the SRP Safety Connection can help you play it safe
around the water.
Bathtub safety clings
Bathtub safety clings are available at the following Valley fire departments:
- Apache Junction Fire Department, 565 N. Idaho Road, 85119
- Avondale Fire Department, 1825 N. 107th Ave., 85392
- Casa Grande Fire Department, 3181 N. Lear Ave., 85122
- Gilbert Fire Department, 85 E. Civic Center Drive, 85296
- Glendale Fire Department, 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Ste. 350, 85301
- Mesa Fire Department, 13 W. First St., 85201
- Peoria Fire Department, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave., 85345
- Phoenix Fire Administration Building, 150 S. 12th St., 85034
- Queen Creek Fire Department, 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, 85242
- Scottsdale Fire Department, 8401 E Indian School Road, 85251
- Tempe Fire Department, 1400 E. Apache Blvd., 85281
Safety materials
Below are materials you can download and use to help you learn and practice water safety:
- Water safety bookmark - This colorful bookmark includes water safety tips. Just download and print the bookmark.
Pool gate reminder sign - Print, cut and hang this sign on your pool gate as a reminder to always latch and lock it.- Pool safety diagram - This diagram illustrates ways to keep your backyard pool area safe.
- Water safety checklist - Print and use this water safety inspection to help identify possible drowning hazards and as a guide for discussing water safety with your kids.
- Water safety coloring book - Print this water safety coloring book to help your kids learn about water safety and have fun too.
Drowning prevention initiatives
In most instances, drownings occur in pools with no barriers, or when parents
momentarily leave children unsupervised near a body of water.
SRP supports several key drowning prevention initiatives, including the United Phoenix Firefighters – Adopt A Fence Program, which provides free pool fences to qualifying families in need.
Children under 4 years old have the highest drowning death rate (two- to three-times greater than other age groups) and account for 80% of home drownings, which typically occur in swimming pools and bathtubs. SRP Safety Connection has partnered with Valley fire departments to spread the message to always watch children around water — even in the bathtub.
