The Los Angeles Fire Department joins the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and partner agencies in reminding every American to Pool Safely.

Pool Safely is a national public education effort to reduce child drownings, non-fatal submersions and entrapments in swimming pools and spas. Los Angeles Firefighters support this effort through their belief in the campaign slogan: Simple Steps Save Lives!

The 7 Simple Steps to Pool Safely:

1. Constant Supervision

2. Proper Fencing

3. Pool & Spa Safety Covers

4. Door, Gate & Pool Alarms

5. Safety Drain Covers

6. Swimming Lessons

7. Learning CPR

To learn more, please visit: http://poolsafely.gov