Join Lester the Lion, a friendly and wise firefighter lion, on an exciting water safety adventure! In this fun and engaging video, Lester teaches primary school children an important life-saving skill: how to float to live if they ever fall into water unexpectedly.
Through simple language and easy-to-follow demonstrations, Lester shows children how to stay calm, lean back, spread their arms and legs, and let the water support them. With cheerful encouragement and repetition, children learn that floating helps them breathe, rest, and stay safe until help arrives.
Perfect for classroom use or at home, this video builds confidence, awareness, and essential safety knowledge in a memorable and child-friendly way.
This video was developed by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service in partnership with Everyone Active.
How To Use
- Before: Ask children what they would do if they fell into water.
- During: Encourage them to copy Lester and repeat: “Float to Live.”
- After: Discuss what they learned and encourage them to practice the floating position safely.
- Key message:
🦁 “If you fall in, stay calm and float to live"
