Colorado Drowning Prevention Taskforce

RNLI release 'powerful' new video Float To Live The RNLI has released a new video showing people the importance of not panicking if you fall into water.

Please be very careful and follow these rules to be SAFER around the water:
1. Always wear a lifejacket.
2. Never go on the water alone.
3. Keep your kids within arms reach.
4. Take swim lessons
5. Know your limitations, especially for moving water such as rivers. They are flowing extremely high.

For the river specifically:
1. Know your ability
2. Scout the river for hazards (strainers, debris, dangerous conditions)
3. If you fall in, put feed down stream and look for point to get out.
4. Get out of the water as soon as possible.
5. If you see someone fall in, use Reach, Throw and Go
6. Call 911 immediately.


http://kdvr.com/2015/06/22/grim-weekend-in-colorados-fast-moving-rivers-with-two-killed-two-missing/

Grim weekend in Colorado's fast-moving rivers with two killed, two missing DENVER -- It was a deadly weekend in fast-moving Colorado rivers as two men were killed and two other men went missing in tubing, kayaking and rafting accidents. Near Pueblo, a 23-year-old Parker m...

LOVE this sign!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-ts=1422579428&x-yt-cl=85114404&v=tUF-7yBt1-E

Ice Safety & Rescue PSA

Check it out! Colorado's own Alan Guzman has been nominated for the NDPA's Lifesaver of the Year Award! Check out why and vote for Alan!

https://www.facebook.com/NDPAChapters/posts/819721908070292

Lifesaver of the Year Open Voting The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has launched a national competition in search for the 2014 Lifesaver of the Year. The competition rules are simple. The top nominations have been selected and voting has commenced. To vote for the NDPA Lifesaver of the year go to www.facebook.com/

Safesplash Swim School, Littleton Fire Rescue and Drennen's Dreams, all members of the Colorado Drowning Prevention Taskforce participated in the Jefferson County District Attorney Office's Safety Fair today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds! Lots of education and awareness!

Great book! Now great video book!!!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=935686539779865&id=186794741335719

JOSH THE BABY OTTER BOOK VIDEO This is the "Josh the Baby Otter" Book presented in a YouTube Video format. All of the books have a CD in the back with audio/visual presentation component! ...

http://kdvr.com/2014/08/17/family-remembers-child-who-drowned-at-platte-river-park/

Family remembers child who drowned at Platte River Park DENVER -- The family of a child who drowned Saturday afternoon tried to make sense of the incident on Sunday. The child, 3, was reported missing shortly before 1 p.m., according to the Denver Polic...

It's extremely rare to experience first hand the lives we save through prevention and awareness programs. It's far easier to collect the tragic data. He is proof what we do makes a difference. Thank you to the O'Melia Family and Drennen's Dreams for courageously sharing your story. Awareness and Prevention Save Lives!!!!

Lifeguards In Golden Honored For Saving Toddler - CBS Denver Lifeguards who saved a toddler at a public pool in July were honored by city officials and firefighters on Friday.

We often get asked, "What's the best Life Jacket to wear?" Well Kenna says it best... "The best kind of Life Jacket is the One you Will wear!" Courtney's Rule StaySafer to live put your lifejacket on Wear it

Great Advice!

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/08/boat_talk_kayak.html

Boat Talk: Coast Guard, expert share safety tips for kayaking and canoeing Read Boat Talk, your summer guide for boating safety tips on Michigan's waterways.