Tips You Need to Know About Water Safety Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4 and the #2 cause of death in children ages 5-9? (cite Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) In 2020, 137 drowning incidents occurred in Arizona. So far in … [Read more...]
Childhood Drowning Prevention
In the United States, 1,236 children (0-18 years old) died from drowning in 2000. Males are at a much higher risk of drowning than females: one study found that on average, three-quarters of all drowning victims are male. Toddlers, especially males under age four years, are at highest risk of … [Read more...]
Firefighter Led Programs Save Lives!
Home Hazard Prevention is owned and operated by a group of professional firefighters. Our many years of training qualifies us to be able to offer a complete safety program for keeping you and your family safe. “Think Safety, Live Safely!” is the HHP motto and that’s what we do for you on your … [Read more...]
4th of July and Fireworks Safety
4th of July and Fireworks Safety This weekend millions of Americans with join together to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Arguably the best holiday of the year, the 4th of July is known for backyard parties and barbeques, parades and bonfires, swimming and, of course, fireworks! Fireworks Can Be … [Read more...]
5 Important Keys To Water Safety
My name is Angelee Holt and I have been teaching Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons in Queen Creek for 11+ years. I chose ISR for my oldest child when he was just 15 months old and went through the training that same summer (2007). After having my first child I became so much more aware of … [Read more...]
How To Protect Yourself And Family During Monsoon Season
Would you know what to do if you were hit by gallons upon gallons of water, flying dust, and gusty winds? Every place has weather, and here in Arizona we have Monsoon, which literally means “Rainy Season”. Though our Monsoon brings us relief from the hot weather, it can bring with it lots of … [Read more...]
Become A Water Water Today!
Arizona always leads the nation in drowning. (Top 5) This, obviously, is not a statistic that we should be proud of as Arizonans. Several factors lead to this status. It often seems like there is a pool, canal, or other body of water nearly every 300 feet. Our amazing weather means that we can go … [Read more...]
Drowning Impact Awareness Month
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month in Arizona. This program started in the summer of 2004 in response the all the drownings. Most drownings are preventable. As a firefighter, I can tell you that I have been on over 15 fatal drownings and over 40 total water submersion events (non-fatal … [Read more...]
Drowning Prevention Month
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month in Arizona. This program started in the summer of 2004 in response the all the drownings. Most drownings are preventable. As a firefighter, I can tell you that I have been on over 15 fatal drownings and over 40 total water submersion events (non-fatal … [Read more...]
Monsoon Season & Flash Flood Dangers
Monsoon season is here. Or at least it’s supposed to be. This can be a fun time of year, or a painful and expensive time of year. It just depends on how much of your property gets destroyed. I personally love monsoon season, except when I am at my fire station. That’s mostly due to the fact … [Read more...]