US EditionOrlando Fire Department Installs Free Door Alarms in Homes to Combat Child Drownings
- Emergency responders in Osceola County have addressed 87 drowning-related incidents in Kissimmee, Florida, during early 2025 amid a rise in child drowning cases.
- The increase in drowning incidents follows the start of the summer vacation season and occurs mainly at unsupervised pools in tourist and rental homes.
- Officials emphasize the ABCs of drowning prevention—adult supervision, barriers, and swim classes—to address the misconception that drownings cannot happen to one’s family.
- Division Chief John Murphy emphasized that a major challenge in preventing drownings is that many families underestimate the risk and do not believe such incidents could affect them.
- This data suggests that targeted education and safety measures could reduce drowning deaths, which remain the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the county.
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Orlando Fire Department installs free door alarms in homes to combat child drownings
The Orlando Fire Department is taking proactive steps to prevent child drowning incidents through a new safety initiative that provides free door alarm installations for families living near water.
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