Summer vacation can be a dangerous time for children, particularly when they go swimming.
Kids in Snohomish County are especially at risk because of the large number of lakes and rivers.
Over the past 2 years, the team has responded to some 80 water rescue calls. 8 people drowned in Snohomish County just last year.
Now members of the Snohomish County Fire District 7 Water Rescue Team are holding a summer camp, designed to keep children safe on the water.
"We saw this happening in our community and we had to step up," said Fire District 7's Heather Chadwick.
The camp teaches kids the rules of water safety: always wear a life vest, never take a float intended for a pool onto a river because they can easily puncture. And never go into the water alone.