25 years ago, my journey in drowning prevention began when my 16-month-old son survived a non-fatal drowning. I didn’t know then that drowning was the #1 cause of death among children 1-4 years old. Today, 25 years later, drowning is STILL the #1 cause of death among young children. Most often, it happens not from a lack of supervision, but a momentary lapse in supervision. It only takes 20 seconds for a toddler to drown. That’s why we stress the 5 Layers of Protection: 👀 Active adult supervisi

5 Signs of Dry Drowning—and How to Respond

Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn't arrive by land or water – but rather by air. READ MORE: bit.ly/3KmXDHx | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay