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Child drowns in Gilbert

12/5/2023
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned Monday at a Gilbert residence, police said. Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department and Gilbert Police Department responded to a residence near Greenfield and …

Young Queen Creek boy honored for saving sister

11/18/2023
In the “not all heroes wear capes” files, 8-year-old Cole Silva has been honored for saving the life of his younger sister. At the Nov. 15 meeting Queen Creek Town Council meeting, the …

Aqua-Tots: Prevent drowning over the holiday

8/30/2023
As Labor Day approaches and many families spend time around water, Aqua-Tots swim schools is calling for water safety awareness to prevent drowning incidents.

Lamber: Ahead of Labor Day, know backyard pool safety

8/25/2023
A chilling increase in drowning incidents, including toddlers, has cast a foreboding, yet preventable shadow over the greater Phoenix area this summer.

Aqua-Tots sounds alarm on water safety

7/3/2023
With July 4th just around the corner, Aqua-Tots is sounding the alarm on water safety and highlighting the tragic statistics surrounding drowning incidents.

Drowning victim's family files lawsuit against Tempe

5/31/2023
The family of Sean Bickings, the man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake in 2022, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Tempe after allegedly failing to implement new safety measures. 

Inattention around water can be fatal

5/31/2023
It was a normal summer day for the McRae family that started with a family visit to the Estrada Park in Tempe during the morning and a swim at home during the afternoon. For Stacey McRae of …

Queen Creek Fire and Medical promotes water safety

5/26/2023
As the temperatures continue to rise, the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department is reminding residents to be safe around water and help prevent drownings. According to the Children Safety …

Vigil on May 20 honors drowning victim Sean Bickings

5/18/2023
Family and friends of drowning victim Sean Bickings will host a vigil honoring him on May 20, a year after the tragic incident occurred. 

Learn water safety at Apache Junction event, classes

3/15/2023
Water safety — including the use of life jackets, hands-on traditional CPR demonstrations, mini swim lessons, rescue techniques and sun safety — will be explained to families …

Learn water safety at Mesa event, classes

3/9/2023
Water safety — including the use of life jackets, designating someone to watch when kids are in and around water, and sun safety — will be explained to families participating in a free …

Peoria asks residents to practice pool safety this …

6/17/2022
It’s pool season in Arizona. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when drowning incidents increase.