NUMBERS ON PATROL

*NUMBERS ON PATROL

The number of members on patrol, hours of duty and the patrol method to be used are matters for the club and branch to confirm with their individual Club Patrol Service Contracts.

SLSQ minimum standards state that the club patrol team shall comprise of a minimum of three current Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Bronze Medallion holders one of whom shall be designated as the Patrol Captain.

The patrol team shall also hold the following qualifications:

• Minimum of three Bronze Medallion holders,
• 1 x Silver Medallion Beach Management – whom shall be the Patrol Captain
  The patrol team shall also hold the following qualifications;
• 1 x Full Powercraft crew i.e., either one Silver Medallion IRB Driver and IRB Crewperson or one RWC operator.
• 1 x Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART); and
• 1 x First Aid (AID).
  

Any exemptions to this standard will require a formal submission to the State Lifesaving Officer. Clubs are encouraged to use the Patrol Gap Calculator to determine the minimum standard service for their beach/beaches.