26.19. LGS SSC 019 Location Description – Noosa West

Storage Address: Claude Batten Drive Beach Access 9
Tower Address: Claude Batten Drive Beach Access 16

MORNING WEEKDAYS

• Keys to the Noosa Jet shed are located in a lock box which is next to the door.
• Roller door is opened by pushing the button on the control panel inside the shed next to the entrance door.
• Enter storage shed and retrieve communications equipment (phone and radio) from dark grey storage box on the wall.
• Log on with Surfcom through LIMSOC and do radio check with Surfcom.
• Retrieve ATV and Jet Ski.
• Remove equipment from storage shed, close the roller door, lock the door and replace keys into lock box immediately.
• Proceed carefully to Noosa West Lifeguard tower by going along the break wall towards the beach to beach access 9. If unable to get access along the beach go down Claude Batten Drive until you turn left into the first parking area then proceed through beach access 16.
• Drop Jet Ski at Noosa West and complete pre-operation checks of the Jet Ski.
• A lock box with keys to gain access to the Lifeguard tower is underneath the stairs.
• Unlock the tower and storage room and replace keys immediately.
• Erect signage at hazardous locations along the foreshore and deploy the rescue board in board stand operationally ready.
  

AFTERNOON WEEKDAYS

• Close Tower and collect all signage and equipment and store below the tower.
• Return Jet Ski, ATV and communication equipment to the Noosa Jet shed on Claude Batten Drive Beach Access 9.
  

DAILY DUTIES WEEKDAYS

• LIMSOC reports to be filled out as day progresses and incidents occur.
• Supporting statements must be filled out immediately after reports and attached to respective reports.
• Gather rubbish from BEACH and surrounds – place in rubbish bins.
• Maintain public relations and educate patrons of regulations, laws and rules Maintain security of tower and equipment.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Check First Aid & Soft Pack, communication equipment, rescue equipment, spinal board, and other rescue equipment.
• Report any repairs required or equipment for re-stock to Lifeguard Supervisor/Rove by email and note in diary.
• Re-stock First Aid supplies as required. Gather lost property, log and store.
• Carry out other duties and complete within time given as instructed by Supervisor.
• The observation area of Noosa West tower is everything from the Western Patrol flag/Bistro C through to the Rivermouth. Often it is easier for Noosa West to respond with SSV to incidents outside Patrol area than it is for Noosa Lifeguards to respond. This is due to the congregation of people making it difficult for Noosa SSV to negotiate the crowd.
• Conduct regular SSV patrols including:
  • Preventative Actions for example moving people out of rips
  • Education
  • First Aid
  • Moving signage as tide rises and falls
  • Performing rescues as required
• Noosa West lifeguard only to leave their post for toilet break, lunch rotation or to back up Noosa flagged area in an emergency.
• If leaving area for extended time frame in non-emergency, Noosa West is to ensure that a lifeguard from Noosa is ready to relieve them. For example, do not rove to Noosa for a rest pause or lunch rotation without phoning Noosa to arrange a swap.