Life Jacket Loaner Program

Housed at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue Station at 2351 Palm Ridge Rd. on Sanibel, an array of life jackets ranging from infant-sized up to XXL is available to everyone. Just decide how many jackets you need and what sizes you require — Safety First: Make Sure They Fit! — and when your boating is done, simply return them.

• You do not need to "check them out."
• You do not need to tell anyone you're taking them — though it's always nice to say "Thanks" to our fire-rescue staff!
• You do need to return them, so there are always plenty available for others.

So the next time you find yourself in any of these situations, we've got you covered:

• You have more boaters than you have jackets.
• You discover that grandson has grown two sizes since he last visited.
• You have life jackets that are worn or torn and no time to run to West Marine.