The following key patrol forms and logs should be regularly updated and monitored by DoLs and Patrol Captains using the SLS Patrol Operations app:
- Incident Report Form – Captures the details of incidents that have occurred within or outside the SLSC.*
- IRB Log – Captures the information about an IRB every time it is used to make it available for the Patrol Captain.
- Patrol Log – Captures the details about a patrol’s personnel and surf conditions to; determine whether lifesaving service agreements have been met safely, capture accurate information to inform coroner reports and SLSA research and update the public SLS BeachSafe website and application information in a timely manner.
The SLS Patrol Operations app automatically enters the information into SurfGuard to allow for real-time data collection in an easier to read format while also reducing the administrative burden for volunteer SLSC Administrators. It also shows live information from SurfGuard, such as the currency of patrol member qualifications. Use the app to enter in data on the same day as, if not within 2 weeks from, the date of occurrence.
Paper-based versions of forms and logs available to download from SurfGuard or purchase as hard-copy logbooks from the SLS Members Area Online Store need to have their information manually entered into SurfGuard no later than 2 weeks from the date of occurrence.
Refer to the SLSNSW On Patrol webpage for more examples of forms and logs relevant to patrol records.
Note:
If an incident is reported via SurfCom, the Patrol Captain will not need to complete this via the SLS Patrol Operations app as the SurfCom Management System will automatically generate an Incident Report Database number.