Stoneham Fire Department Reminds Residents Of Pool Safety Precautions

Stoneham MA

12 June, 2022

11:29 AM

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Press release from the Stoneham Fire Department: June 10, 2022 STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton and the Stoneham Fire Department would like to remind Stoneham residents to take the proper precautions and adhere to state regulations regarding swimming pools this summer. The American Red Cross reports that more than 200 children drown in swimming pools each year. Additionally, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Stoneham Fire Department considers pool safety to be a top priority, and reminds residents to follow these safety regulations and recommended precautions: Stoneham Fire Department would also like to share the following tips on swimming safety from Safe Kids Worldwide: Residents are encouraged to check with their local Building Department for additional information regarding pool regulations and set-up. Stoneham Fire and Police Dive Team members will also be conducting water safety lessons on June 23, at the Hall Memorial Pool during the Boys and Girls Club Swim Safety Camp. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield has access to free and reduced swim lessons for families in need. For more information please contact Jess Viens at [email protected] or (781) 481-9092. For a complete listing of Massachusetts building code regulations and minimum requirements regarding swimming pools click here. For more swimming safety tips, click here. This press release was produced by the Stoneham Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.