Ed Swift, Author at Children's Safety Zone

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ – A San Tan Valley boy is named an “honorary firefighter” for his incredible actions after rescuing his mom who had blacked out in the bathtub.

Five-year-old Salvatore Cicalese was in bed when he heard his mother fall. Sal grabbed his two-month-old baby sister, wrapped her in a blanket and took her to the living room.

Then he grabbed a bar stool and went out into the garage, stood on the stool to open the garage door, went back in the house to get his baby sister and carried her to their neighbor’s home.

Source: San Tan Valley boy honored by firefighters after saving his mom – ABC15 Arizona

GILBERT, AZ – The Gilbert Fire Department says a two-year-old is in extremely critical condition after a drowning call Tuesday afternoon.

The incident happened near Elliot and Lindsay roads around 4 p.m.

Firefighters said the young boy was found floating in the backyard pool by his mother. She started performing CPR until first responders were able to take over.

The child has been taken to the hospital.

Source: Two-year-old in extremely critical condition after drowning call in Gilbert – ABC15 Arizona

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -A drowning in Tucson claims the life of a woman from China.

According to Tucson Police reports the KOLD News 13 Crime Team obtained on Monday, the woman was found unconscious at the bottom of the pool at the DoubleTree Hotel on Alvernon near Broadway, around 9:30 p.m. on March 18.

Bystanders pulled the woman from the pool and performed CPR until the medics arrived. She was rushed to Banner UMC but sadly she died the following day.

Source: Drowning in Tucson claims the life of a woman from China – Tucson News Now

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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says a possible drowning victim’s body was recovered hours after he began yelling for help and went under water while swimming in Canyon Lake on the Salt River east of the Phoenix area.
The Sheriff’s Office said 28-year-old Tyron Turner of Apache Junction was recovered Sunday night about six hours after he was last seen.

Source: Body of possible drowning victim recovered from Canyon Lake | Arizona News | pinalcentral.com

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Scottsdale paramedics took a 6-year-old boy to a hospital after the child was pulled from an apartment complex pool on Saturday. Officials were called out to original reports of a drowning just before 11 a.m. near Thompson Peak Parkway and Scottsdale Road.

According to officials, the boy was swimming in the pool and at some point became unconscious underwater. Authorities say the child was pulled from the water and CPR was initiated.

According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the child was taken to the hospital in serious, but stable, condition.

Police said the incident appeared to be a tragic accident and no criminal charges are anticipated.

Source: FD: 6-year-old boy pulled from Scottsdale pool – ABC15 Arizona

PHOENIX – Authorities say a young girl that taken to the hospital after a “water-related incident” in the North Valley has died.

Phoenix firefighters responded to a home near Interstate 17 and Jomax Road around 3:30 p.m.Firefighters say a 3-year-old girl was in critical condition and passed away on Monday.

The Phoenix Police Department said the child was pulled from a backyard pool by her father. A neighbor, who is a teacher recently re-certified in CPR, heard his cries and provided aid until emergency crews arrived.

Authorities estimate the child was in the water for about two minutes. There is no fence around the pool.

Source: Phoenix firefighters: 3-year-old girl hospitalized after “water-related incident” – ABC15 Arizona

LAVEEN, AZ – The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old drowned in a Laveen pool.MCSO responded to a home near Dobbins Road and 43rd Avenue around 1 p.m. on Sunday.

According to officials, the incident happened in a backyard pool in two feet of water.

Officials say the pool was drained for the winter, but the water collected in the pool after rain storms.

The child was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Source: MCSO: 2-year-old drowns in Laveen pool – ABC15 Arizona

LAVEEN, AZ – The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old drowned in a Laveen pool.

MCSO responded to a home near Dobbins Road and 43rd Avenue around 1 p.m. on Sunday.

According to officials, the incident happened in a backyard pool in two feet of water. Officials say the pool was drained for the winter, but the water collected in the pool after rain storms.

The child was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Source: MCSO: 2-year-old drowns in Laveen pool – ABC15 Arizona

PEORIA, AZ – Peoria police say a child is dead after being pulled from a Valley pool Friday night.

Peoria fire crews responded to a home near 107th and Olive avenues around 6:30 p.m.A fire department spokesperson said the 4-year-old boy was pulled from a backyard pool and wasn’t breathing.

According to officials, a neighbor heard the mother’s cries for help when the child was discovered and rushed over to help. That neighbor performed CPR until firefighters arrived.

CPR and other life-saving measures continued in the ambulance all the way to the hospital, firefighters said. The child has since passed away as a result of the incident.

Source: Peoria PD: 4-year-old boy dies after being pulled from pool – ABC15 Arizona

Joy Loboda GoFundMe Page.

As many of you already know, Matt Loboda and Kristin Mazanowski’s daughter, Joy (19months) had an accident in the pool that put her in the ICU.

The doctors tell them to expect at least a month-long stay at the hospital followed by physical therapy.

This accident occurred in Phoenix, AZ where they were visiting for Christmas, while their home is in Tampa, FL. Due to the expenses involved with finding a place to stay, care for their four other children, meals etc., as well as medical expenses, we have decided to set up this GoFundMe for them.

Copy and Paste the following link into your browser to go to the GoFundMe page.

https://www.gofundme.com/prayforjoyloboda?ssid=860597638&pos=1\