23.25. LGS NBR 025 Location Description – The Strand Net 1

• Sign onto deputy and LIMSOC and perform radio check with SURFCOM
• Perform preoperational checks on SSV & RWC and complete respective logbooks.
• Perform preoperational checks on First Aid Kit, Oxygen, De-fib and rescue equipment
• Complete generic set up, placing RWC on standby to the right-hand side of patrol.
• Set up the tent and park the SSV on the Rockpool Headland, unless a dedicated Rockpool Guard is rostered or the Rockpool is closed. In such cases, set up between the flags.
• CLOSE BEACH IF REQUIRED & Carry out beach set up for No Swimming.

• Sign onto deputy and LIMSOC (Set beach status to “conducting stinger drag”) and perform radio check with SURFCOM
• Perform preoperational checks on SSV & RWC and complete respective logbooks.
• Perform preoperational checks on First Aid Kit, Oxygen, De-fib and rescue equipment
• Perform Irukandji drags as per Marine Stinger Guidelines
• Perform stinger enclosure checks as per Marine Stinger Guidelines, any faults must immediately be reported to the NBB Supervisor
• Complete LIMSOC stinger drag log.
• Complete generic set up, placing the RWC on standby to the left hand side of the marine stinger enclosure.
• Set up the tent and park the SSV on the Rockpool Headland, unless a dedicated Rockpool Guard is rostered or the Rockpool is closed. In such cases, set up between the flags.
• CLOSE BEACH IF REQUIRED & Carry out beach set up for No Swimming

• Enter LIMSOC stats

• Update beach status to conducting stinger drag
• Perform Irukandji drags as per Marine Stinger Guidelines
• Complete LIMSOC stinger drag log.

DAILY DUTIES

• Lifeguard daily diary to be filled out as day progresses and incidents occur.
• Maintain public relations and educate patrons of regulations, laws and rules.
• Maintain security of storage shed
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Remove debris, sticks and logs from stinger net and surrounds
• Carry out net inspection as close to low tide where possible
• Chains need to be set regularly to prevailing wind/currents to ensure net does not get buried.
• Check First Aid kit, rescue equipment, board and other rescue equipment report any repairs required or equipment for re-stock to NBB Lifeguard Supervisor
• Re-stock First Aid supplies as required. Gather lost property, log and store.
• Always lock storage shed when not in use
• All gear and equipment used each day is to be cleaned/maintained thoroughly before packing away in a neat and tidy fashion in the boat shed.
• Any gear & equipment that is damaged, missing, or inoperable is to be reported to the NBB Lifeguard Supervisor immediately.
• Check fuel stock and request Townsville Rove to refill when needed.
• Refuel SSV when fuel is below half.
• Refuel RWC after every use.
• Clean boatshed & empty bins.
  

ACTIVE SUREVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE

• Lifeguards primary duty is to maintain surveillance of the Strand Net 1 patrol area
• Lifeguards will provide a surveillance only patrol to the Strand Rockpool, unless a dedicated Rockpool Lifeguard is on-duty
• Lifeguards must operate the SSV in accordance with 011 – Vehicle Operations
• Lifeguards must Operate the RWC in accordance with 010 – Powercraft Operations.

• Gather all equipment and return to the boatshed
• Thoroughly wash SSV, RWC and all patrol equipment
• Refuel SSV & RWC if necessary
• Stow all gear and equipment neatly in the boatshed

• Make announcement via Pa/loud hailer to all beachgoers that the lifeguard will be going off duty in 15 minutes and after that time swimmers will be swimming at an unpatrolled beach.
• Assist Townsville Rove in gathering all equipment, return to boat shed for washing/cleaning and store neatly within the boat shed.

• Sign off LIMSOC

• Place phone and radio on charge
• Sign off on Deputy
• TURN OFF LIGHTS BEFORE LEAVING: SECURE AND LOCK THE BOAT SHED AND OFFICE