NC Fire promotes pool safety and drowning prevention

FALLBROOK – Temperatures are beginning to soar in preparation for summer and that means if residents are not at the beach, it’s time to hit the swimming pool. But before parents and children jump in, the firefighters from the North County Fire Protection District would like to share a few tips to help make sure everyone is safe.

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children, including infants and toddlers. Most infant drownings occur in bathtubs and buckets. Toddlers between one and four years most commonly drown in swimming pools. It is important to know that children can drown in even...