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Steve f I've got no legalese to add, but the kids we've gotten to in time (and there are several), most survived, but too many with life-long deficit. These are the most memorable of all emergency responses.
All good points above, Outside of the obvious stuff, ie; rescue hook, no glass, electricity, booze etc.
Whenever someone is amiss, like a little kid doesn't answer you, check the pool first -then the basement, closets etc.
Construct a direct, four foot, paved -not stone path from street or drive to the backyard for the guerney.
Every family member should learn CPR, it's fun, cheap and easy. The local Red Cross could hook you up.
Hardwire an outside 'red' phone with 911 speed dial (cordless, will fail when you need it most).
Beside the phone, screw a plastic 'CPR' poster to that wall, with 'ADDRESS and PHONE #' printed BIG on the poster -You may be busy with the patient and a non-family member, baby sitter, teenager etc will likely be placing the call.
Buy the video, "It Only Takes a Minute" also that poster. Both you should find from the local ARC.
Buy an AED, to keep just inside the pool slider. They're cheap now. Call the FD business line and ask the Medics' which brands cables are compatible with their Monitors, to eliminate confusion, tangling and Pad changeover time.
During parties, always assign a Designated Diver.
Use two float alarms and never let anyone swim alone.
Above all, have fun in your cement pond!