Patrol members shall:
- Practice the basic principles of PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, and RESCUE whilst on patrol.
- Sign on through LIMSOC prior to commencing their patrol.
- Ensure swimmers swim in between the red and yellow flags.
- Ensure swimmers entering the water outside of the flagged areas are warned of the danger or hazards and advised to swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Be polite and courteous when advising swimmers to swim in between the red and yellow flags.
- Ensure board riders do not impose on the swimming area. (refer to section 13)
- Wear the correct patrol uniform during their rostered patrol times. (refer to section 6)
- Not leave the patrol area unless authorised by the patrol captain.
- Always carry a rescue tube and whistle when patrolling the water’s edge.
- Maintain their fluid intake during patrol duties, especially on hot days.
- Practice the basic principles of sun safety (slip, slop, slap, slide).
- Always be polite and courteous when dealing with the public.
- Where allocated by the patrol captain wear the personal packs (bum bags).
- Ensure all patrol equipment is erected in a secure and safe manner.
- Advise the patrol captain if feeling fatigued, ill or tired.
- Check rescue equipment for damage or breakages and report such to the patrol captain.
- Advise members of the public that the beach is closed or is closing i.e., at the end of the patrol day and/or due to dangerous conditions etc.
- At all times, be under the direction of the patrol captain.
- Members must not participate in water safety, proficiency, award training or Surf Sport training while signed onto patrol.
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