Crew from Scarborough Fire Station have been helping youngsters learn about water safety.
Firefighters in Scarborough have been this week supporting Water Safety Week.
White watch have been out in North Bay raising awareness with school groups.
They have been demonstrating some of their kit as well as providing advice on how to stay safe near water.
Scarborough Blue Watch have collaborated with local schools to paint and distribute pebbles along Scarborough Sea Front
While this week's activities have focused on school groups, the activity ties in with a wider campaign by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue over the summer months to raise awareness of the dangers of water.
A safety officer from the service said:
"We know that on warmer days open water can look tempting, but it is full of hidden dangers so always respect the water. Hidden objects, vegetation and the coldness of the water can all impact your ability to swim safely back to shore. You should also take care if you’re going out for drinks; plan a route home that doesn’t involve passing near open water, look out for your friends and don’t encourage anyone to jump into rivers/water on a night out"
The Fire and Rescue service are offering the following water safety advice :
- Never swim alone in case you need help. Always respect the water
- Take care if you walk or run near open water, especially if it’s been raining as this can make bank sides extra slippery.
- Don’t drink alcohol if you’re planning any water related activities. Alcohol impairs judgement and your ability to swim
- Don’t dive or jump straight into open water, this can cause potentially fatal cold-water shock even on the warmest day
- Supervise children in and around water -drowning can happen fast and silently
- If you find yourself unexpectedly in the water, don’t panic, extend your arms and legs out and float on your back until the effects of cold water shock pass. Find out more on the RNLI website https://rnli.org/safety/respect-the-water
- Avoid walking home close to water if you’ve been out for drinks
- If you see someone in trouble in the water, don’t enter the water yourself, call 999 and ask for the fire service if inland and the Coastguard if you are at the coast. Look around and see if there’s any rescue equipment near-by that you can throw to the person.
- Before entering any water know where the nearest safety equipment is located. Many areas now have safety equipment nearby in case of emergencies.
- Always look for information notices near open water, that advises you of potential hazards
The crew have thanked JT Atkinson for providing the pebbles used in the awareness raising activities.
Many thanks to @JTAtkinsonBM for generously providing all the Peebles for the #BeWaterAware campaign with the local schools. pic.twitter.com/skDH5lo8TQ
— Scarborough Fire Station Official (@ScarboroughFir2) April 28, 2021
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