Free Life Jackets & Water Safety Education at Memorial Aquatic Park

The Pasco Fire Department is hosting a free water safety event at Memorial Aquatic Park on Saturday, August 2, starting at 5:00 PM.

Families are invited to stop by for free personal flotation devices (PFDs), hands-only CPR training, and water safety education from the Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team.

The life jackets were generously donated by the Washington State Parks Boating and Water Safety Program to help keep Pasco residents safe on local waterways. Washington law requires all boats and paddleboards to carry enough PFDs for everyone on board. Children younger than 12 are required to wear life jackets as long as they are on the water in a vessel under 19 feet long.

Wearing a properly fitted PFD is key to staying safe. Pasco firefighters will be on hand to help make sure everyone gets the right size and knows how to wear it correctly.

August 2nd is also Free Family Swim Night at Memorial Aquatic Park from 6:15-8:15, sponsored by the Pasco Economic Development Project and Secure Court Solutions, followed by a free showing of A Minecraft Movie in the park at dusk, sponsored by the Pasco Economic Development Project and Amazon.
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Members of the media are invited to attend a preview with the Pasco Fire Department at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 31. Please contact [email protected] or (509) 975-9377 if you would like to attend.