Water Safety

Water Safety in the Puget Sound area.

The Northwest is blessed with an abundant variety of water sources to cool off when the weather turns warmer, below are things to keep in mind when recreating on waterways.

To view safety tips for rivers, lakes, waterfalls, ckick HERE to learn more

Other Resources:

US Coast Guard- Boating safety- Boating Safety Tips by the Water Sports Foundation & USCG | Boating Safety (boatingsafetymag.com)

SafeKids Worldwide Swimming | Safe Kids Worldwide

Washington Department of Health  Water Safety for Lakes, Rivers, and Beaches | Washington State Department of Health

Loaner Life Vest Program

South Kitsap Fire & Rescue has partnered with Kitsap County Parks, Washington State Parks, Kitsap Public Health, Port of Manchester, and Port of Bremerton to supply and stock loaner life vest kiosks at popular swimming spots, parks, and marinas throughout the South Kitsap Fire & Rescue service area.  Kiosks can also be found throughout Kitsap County.

If you need a life vest, take one and return it to the kiosk before you leave so the next person can use one.

South Kitsap Fire & Rescue Kiosks:

Long Lake County Park

Horseshoe Lake County Park

Olalla Boat Ramp

Port Orchard Boat Ramp

Blake Island State Park

Manchester Boat Ramp