PATROL MEMBERS

*PATROL MEMBERS

Patrol members shall:

1. Practice the basic principles of PREVENTION, RECOGNITION, and RESCUE whilst on patrol.
2. Sign on through LIMSOC prior to commencing their patrol.
3. Ensure swimmers swim in between the red and yellow flags.
4. 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.
5. Be polite and courteous when advising swimmers to swim in between the red and yellow flags.
6. Ensure board riders do not impose on the swimming area. (refer to section 13)
7. Wear the correct patrol uniform during their rostered patrol times. (Any items of the SLSA patrol uniform shall ONLY be worn while on direct travel to or from patrol, while on patrol or when attending official surf lifesaving functions and community education activities e.g., media promotions of surf lifesaving.)
8. Not leave the patrol area unless authorised by the patrol captain.
9. Always carry a rescue tube and whistle when patrolling the water’s edge.
10. Maintain their fluid intake during patrol duties, especially on hot days.
11. Practice the basic principles of sun safety (slip, slop, slap, slide).
12. Always be polite and courteous when dealing with the public.
13. Where allocated by the patrol captain wear the personal packs (bum bags).
14. Ensure all patrol equipment is erected in a secure and safe manner.
15. Advise the patrol captain if feeling fatigued, ill or tired.
16. Check rescue equipment for damage or breakages and report such to the patrol captain.
17. 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.
18. At all times, be under the direction of the patrol captain.
19. Members must not participate in water safety, proficiency, award training or Surf Sport training while signed onto patrol.