As a core public safety organisation, SLS sets minimum standards for all SLSCs/services and communicates these to the public and other key stakeholders.
These minimum standards are fundamental to public safety, member safety and the integrity of the SLS organisation.
These minimum standards include:
- Minimum patrol season length/dates
- Minimum patrol hours
- Minimum patrol member numbers
- Minimum patrol member qualifications
- Minimum lifesaving equipment
- Policies/procedures.
The following agreements/documents that set out these minimum standards are listed below.
- Annual Compliance Circular
- Annual Skills Maintenance Circular
- Gear and Equipment Inspections
- Lifesaving Service Agreements
- Public Safety Standard Operating Procedures
- Patrol Audits
- Patrol Operations Manuals
Setting and adhering to minimum standards requires consistent coordination and support, as outlined within this Lifesaving section of the SLSNSW Club Guide.