Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) - Be Water Aware
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) - Be Water Aware
Activities in or around water can be a fun pastime, especially during warmer months, but around half of accidental drownings happen to people who didn’t intend to go into the water. Between 2000 and 2025 HFRS attended 120 water related incidents and twenty-one lives were tragically claimed during this period.
It's important to know how to stay safe, and how to help if you come across someone in trouble in the water:
- Phone 999 straight away to get help. Ask for the fire service – never enter the water to attempt a rescue.
- Tell the person to stay calm and float on their back.
- Throw something that floats if it is safe to do so.
For more information on how to stay safe, visit our dedicated webpage: hertfordshire.gov.uk/watersafe