Find out what happens when you call 9-1-1 in Pinellas County with a medical emergency. The Pinellas County EMS system brings you emergency medical care within 4 1/2 minutes on average with an all-paramedic, advanced life support response.
Drowning remains a leading cause of child deaths. Last year in Pinellas County, 16 young children experienced water submersions requiring an emergency medical response. Four children lost their lives as a result of these submersion incidents. (Watch this important educational video about drowning prevention.)
Also, on Inside Pinellas This Week, watch this story about the county’s free pool safety survey program offered to pool owners by Pinellas County EMS & Fire Administration. Pinellas County pool owners are invited to call the drowning prevention hotline at (727) 582-2074 to request a free, home pool safety survey.
A public safety professional from your local fire department will visit and suggest ways to make your backyard pool a safer home environment. The safety improvements are strictly voluntary and are designed to help reduce backyard pool child submersions countywide.
The hotline offers other prerecorded swimming safety information as well. Callers can also leave a message to request a drowning prevention speaker for their club, civic group or homeowners association.
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