Emergency management is a significant factor of Surf Life Saving. SLSNSW sits on several committees, such as local and regional emergency management committees, local and regional rescue committees and marine advisory subcommittees. To cope with emergencies, these committees have specific plans that are robust, effective and flexible enough to deal with the range of emergencies experienced in NSW.
The Surf Life Saving representatives join with other agencies, including the Rural Fire Service, Marine Rescue, State Emergency Service, police, ambulance and more. Meetings occur roughly every 4 months, giving agencies time to work together on issues such as recruitment, operational coordination and community engagement if an emergency were to occur. Surf Life Saving is also involved in search and rescue training exercises (SAREX). NSW water police coordinate these exercises with the assistance of presenters from Royal Australian Navy (RAN), NSW ambulance and NSW surf lifesavers.
For more information on emergency management and the committees that SLSNSW is a member of, contact the SLSNSW Emergency Management Team.