Firefighters in Doolittle and Battlefield said you need to check water levels before you head out on the lake or river this ...

“If an infant or child is going to be in, on, around or near open water, they should be wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that is properly fitted and fastened,” says Alissa ...

"One is a properly charged fire extinguisher. You also have to have a Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every person on board. Children under 13 are required by law to be wearing that life ...

The three people still missing after a shrimping boat sank near Everett Wednesday are presumed dead, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. The Everett Fire Department pivoted from a rescue mission to a ...

More than 600 water parks, aquatic centers and swim schools – including the Aiken public pool – will host a life-saving ...

(KAIT) - After a spring of severe weather and heavy rain, people look to make ... those twelve or under have to be in a Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times,” Creasey explained.

Coast Guard-approved life vests. “It is a rare occurrence that our game wardens recover a drowning victim who is wearing a life jacket,” he said. McKinnon said it's important for parents to ...

On a recent chilly morning, the Lake County Sheriff’s new Marine 1 boat was bobbing lightly with the water along a dock at the East Chicago Marina. Then, Lake County Sheriff Marine Unit Sgt.

“We continue to encourage swimmers, kayakers, and boaters to wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets while enjoying activities on the water this summer,” MCFD said.

Always make sure we're wearing a life jacket that's U.S. Coast Guard-approved. Wear bright colored swimsuits. Enroll in high-quality swim lessons. Always have a parent or guardian watching over ...

Fire officials recommend only using snug, buckled, and Coast Guard-approved life jackets when enjoying activities on the water. As summer approaches, remember that proper life jacket use and water ...