World Drowning Prevention Day: Learn a Lifesaving Skill This Summer

Each year, lives are tragically lost to drowning; often silently, quickly, and without warning. World Drowning Prevention Day, (Friday 25 July), is a global opportunity to raise awareness and share life-saving solutions to prevent drowning from happening. Drowning Can Happen to Anyone Whether you’re heading to the coast, walking by a river, or enjoying a […]

Stay Safe on the Water: Boat Fire Safety Tips for 2025

four firefighters sitting in fire and rescue boat

Fire can spread rapidly on a boat—even surrounded by water. Since April 2021 we have attended 16 incidents involving houseboats, nearly half of those were fires. Sadly, in 60% of those fires, the boats were completely destroyed. And only 40% of the boats had a working smoke alarm on board. As we mark Boat Fire […]