ABCD’S of
Drowning Prevention
Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD) reminds you to be safe around water and help prevent drownings. Know and follow the ABCD’s of drowning prevention to keep your family members safe. QCFMD has the following tips: Look in the pool first: every second counts when an individual is drowning and precious time is often wasted looking elsewhere. Always look for missing individuals, especially children in the pool or spa first. Drowning is silent: many people believe they will hear someone drowning because the individual will be screaming or splashing. However, drowning is silent with the individual unable to make noise. If you find someone in any source of water: Yell for help and pull the person out of the water. Call 9-1-1 immediately! Begin CPR if you are trained. If you are not trained to administer CPR, follow the instructions from the 9-1-1 operator until help arrives.
Adult supervision
Classes in CPR for adults and swim lessons for children
Pool Draining Dos and Don’ts If you need to drain your pool, there are three options after the water has been de-chlorinated. The best option is to use your pool water in your landscape to utilize the water you have already paid for.
Barriers between children and water
Devices near water including rescue rings, hooks and lifejackets
QC CURRENT SPRING 2024
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