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May is National Water Safety Month. Before your family heads to the pool or spa, take a moment to review simple steps that can help prevent drowning and keep everyone safer around water. Always watch children near water, make sure kids learn to swim, keep drains secure, add safety barriers, and learn CPR. Small steps can save lives. For more tips, visit PoolSafely.gov. Stay updated on recalls at CPSC.gov/recalls and follow CPSC on social media for safety tips all season long.
To qualify for a job patrolling the city’s beaches and pools, candidates must swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less.