PSS 9.5 Duty Officer Equipment

Purpose

To outline the minimum equipment requirements for a Duty Officer.

Policy

Duty Officers are expected to carry the specified minimum equipment to ensure the effectiveness of their duties.

Procedure

Duty Officers shall carry the following equipment with them when on duty as a minimum:

Minimum Equipment

• Handheld radio (SLSNSW approved make/model/programmed)
• Car inverter/radio charger
• Radio waterproof bag
• Rescue Tube + Fins
• Mobile Phone (personal or role specific)
• Torch (waterproof)
• Binoculars
• Area coastal map, with high-risk locations, secondary names and hazards identified
• First Aid Kit
• Pen/Notebook
• Emergency Contacts List (Branch)
• Access to Digital SOPs Manual or printed version
• Incident Logbook
• Clipboard and RFA Forms
• Lifesaving Operations Procedure Guide
• Critical Incident Debrief Kit (Debrief Forms)

Recommended Equipment

• Smart phone (iPhone – with up-to-date emergency contacts)
• iPad (tablet) with up-to-date maps and resource information
• AED + Oxygen Resuscitation Kit
• Body Recovery Kit
• Helicopter Landing Kit
• Night Operations Kit
• Incident Command Kit
• Throwsticks (in pairs)
• Phone charger (car & wall types)
• Handheld FLIR unit