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Choosing the right flotation gear can be challenging, feel free to contact us at. [email protected] and allow our experienced team walk you through the various products so we match your mission needs to the right gear.

Happy 250th Birthday United States of America !

Gear The Pros Wear !

Nevada Fish & Game Patrolling in Their FirstWatch FW40-Pro Inflatable ! 👍👍⚓️🇺🇸
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They are watching you. 👀 NDOW game wardens and our law enforcement partners will be increasing patrols on Nevada’s lakes, rivers, and waterways this holiday weekend as part of Operation Dry Water. We’re looking for unsafe boating practices, especially boating under the influence. Alcohol affects judgment, balance, vision, and reaction time. On the water, those effects can turn a fun day into a dangerous one. Boat sober. Get home safe.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of Boating Safety and FirstWatch Gear Enter Five-Year Purchasing Agreement to Support Statewide Kids Don’t Float Program
Agreement supports expanded access to properly fitted life jackets for Alaska residents and visitors.

Sunnyvale, California —

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Office of Boating Safety and FirstWatch Gear have entered into a five-year purchasing agreement to supply personal flotation devices (PFDs) in support of Alaska’s statewide Kids Don’t Float program.

The agreement will help ensure that properly fitted life jackets remain accessible to residents and visitors throughout Alaska, reinforcing a shared commitment to drowning prevention, boating safety education, and expanding access to life-saving equipment in communities across the state.
In partnership with U.S. Water Safety, an Alaska-based water safety education and consulting firm led by Kelli Toth, FirstWatch Gear has launched a nationwide effort to expand access to FirstWatch personal flotation devices through public safety and public health life jacket loaner board programs.
“This is a meaningful personal milestone and an honor to collaborate with FirstWatch Gear on such a significant statewide life jacket loaner board initiative,” said Kelli Toth, founder of U.S. Water Safety. “Creating a lasting public health impact requires a coordinated approach that combines education, engineering, and enforcement. Together, FirstWatch Gear and U.S. Water Safety are committed to increasing personal flotation device wear rates, reducing drownings, and expanding access to life-saving equipment through education, outreach, and community partnerships across Alaska.”
FirstWatch Gear products are trusted by public safety and public health agencies across North America. The company’s mission remains focused on delivering innovative safety solutions engineered specifically for professionals who operate on and around the water.

For more information about FirstWatch Gear’s Defender Loaner Board Program PFDs or its full line of flotation safety and technical outerwear products, visit

www.firstwatchgear.com or contact Kelli Toth at [email protected]

FirstWatch Gear WHO WE AREFirstWatch GearWhen the call goes out for safety, comfort, durability, and design in personal marine protective gear – we’ll take the First Watch. Because the sea’s beauty and tranquility can quickly transform into a hostile and unforgiving environment, professional seamen know that ...

Texas Game Warden’s Do Hero Work on a Daily Basis! They work harder and deal with more complex public safety issues then any agency in the country! God Bless Texas !
Texas Strong 🙏⚓️🇺🇸

🚤❤️ HELP US FILL THE BOAT THIS JULY 4TH! ❤️🚤

Before you head out on the water, stop by and help make boating safer for everyone!
We're collecting new and gently used life jackets to stock life jacket loaner stations across North Texas. A donated life jacket could be the one that saves a life.

📍 Joe Pool Lake – State Park North Boat Ramp
📅 Saturday July 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

✔️ Donate a new or gently used life jacket ✔️ Learn about life jacket loaner stations ✔️ Pick up boating safety information ✔️ Help keep our Texas lakes safe

Every life jacket donated helps ensure that families, paddlers, anglers, and boaters have access to this critical piece of safety equipment when they need it most.

Let's work together to Fill the Boat and Save Lives!

Dont Forget to Inspect Your Inflatable !!