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"Let’s Get Wet" – Water Education and Training Event

On Saturday, June 14, 2008 the Glendale Fire Department teamed up with Re/Max Preferred Choice, West Gate Center, The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation, US Coast Guard, American Red Cross and others to bring the “Let’s Get Wet” water education and training event to Glendale children and families.

Children enjoyed activities such as the Glendale Fire Department’s hand stamping water safety pledge and touring the fire truck. Families also had fun with water, including a dunk tank, water slides, and the fountain park at West Gate Center. Most importantly, children and families were reminded throughout the event about the importance of water safety.

The Glendale Fire Department continues to remind citizens to keep layers of protection around water. Nothing should ever replace eye to eye supervision of children around water. In addition, everyone should learn to swim; those who can’t swim should wear a life vest anytime they are near the water. Also, have self-closing, self-latching pool fences and doors. Finally, pool alarms and pool nets/covers also provide additional layers of protection.

The Glendale Fire Department is thankful for the support of the community in helping to get the water safety message out to the public. We are especially grateful to SRP Safety Connection for their sponsorship of our water safety programs this season.