Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department Association

Here are key water safety tips by age group to help prevent drowning and water-related accidents this summer:

Infants (Under 1 year)

* Never leave a baby unattended near water, even for a few seconds.
* Empty bathtubs, buckets, and kiddie pools immediately after use.
* Always keep one hand on your baby during bath time.

Toddlers (1–4 years)

* Stay within arm’s reach whenever they’re in or near water (“touch supervision”).
* Install a four-sided fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate around home pools.
* Begin swimming lessons when your child is developmentally ready, but remember lessons do not make a child drown-proof.

Children (5–12 years)

* Make sure they swim with a buddy and under adult supervision.
* Teach them to ask permission before going near water.
* Have them wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or around open water if they are not strong swimmers.
* Teach basic water safety and how to call for help in an emergency.

Teenagers (13–18 years)

* Never swim alone.
* Avoid alcohol or drugs before or during swimming or boating.
* Never dive into water if you don’t know its depth.
* Be aware of currents, changing weather, and underwater hazards in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
* Wear a life jacket when boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or participating in water sports.

Adults

* Actively supervise children at all times—avoid distractions like phones.
* Learn CPR; it can save a life while waiting for emergency responders.
* Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when boating or fishing.
* Avoid alcohol while supervising swimmers or operating a boat.

Water Safety for Everyone

* Learn to swim if you haven’t already.
* Swim where lifeguards are present whenever possible.
* Know the weather and water conditions before entering the water.
* Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun.
* Call 911 immediately if someone is in trouble, and use a reaching or throwing rescue aid instead of entering the water yourself unless you’re trained to perform a rescue.

A few simple precautions can make summer around pools, rivers, lakes, and beaches much safer for everyone.

Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department would like to Congratulate all the graduates of Lemoore High School Class of 2026!

May 7, 2026-LVFD participated in the College and Career EXPO at Lemoore College. Students were able to ask questions, look inside the vehicles and try on gear. Thank you for having us Lemoore College!