PSS 11.2 SurfCom Facilities and Equipment

Purpose

To outline minimum equipment and capacity requirements for a SurfCom Operations Centre.

Policy

To ensure the effectiveness of SurfCom operations, Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) has established minimum hardware and logistics requirements which is to be complied with by all SurfCom Operations Centres.

Procedure

A SurfCom should carry the following equipment and capacities as a minimum.

Minimum Hardware

• One (1) independent phone line for each radio/operator console or one (1) phone line with call-waiting or call divert functionality.
• 1(one) internet connected computer for each radio/operator console
• SLSNSW approved radio equipment per console
• Backup power supply for radio system (generator/battery)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Planning table

Minimum Logistics

• Access to SurfCom Management System
• Access to Beachsafe.org.au
• A SLSNSW email address and access to email
• Appropriate forms/logs (hard copy) – in lieu of loss of SurfCom Management System
• Local and State contacts – hard copy and computer based
• Coastal Maps – in google-earth format (computer) and in hard copy
• Area emergency callout team contacts – hard copy and computer based
• External emergency service contacts – hard copy and computer based
• 24/7/365 activation capability

Note: All relevant workplace health and safety requirements shall apply to a SurfCom facility/personnel.