PATROL UNIFORMS – SLSQ

*PATROL UNIFORMS – QUEENSLAND

1. All SLSQ patrol members are to wear the current SLSA supplied uniform, consisting of shirt and shorts at all times whilst on duty, with their patrol quartered cap tied up and secured on their head.
2. 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.
3. (Please refer to Powercraft Operations section regarding the wearing of patrol shorts during other endorsed lifesaving activities). Members patrolling at extremities of the patrol area and in shallow water may discard the patrol shorts and shirt provided that they are wearing a yellow surf rescue long sleeve rash shirt and carrying a rescue tube.
4. All members operating the designated patrol IRB are to wear the red and yellow patrol cap and the yellow patrol wet shirt or patrol shirt, red patrol shorts (unless wearing a stinger suit), red and yellow lifejacket level 50 (AS4758) with reflective tape and/or radio harness at all times whilst in the boat.
5. Helicopter crew are required to wear the approved uniform, which usually consists of a wetsuit or flight suit/uniform as approved by SLSQ.
6. RWC operators must wear a red and yellow or yellow SLSA approved helmet, patrol wet shirt or wetsuit and a red and yellow lifejacket level 50 (AS4758) with reflective tape and radio harness.
7. Outdated, faded, torn or ripped patrol uniforms shall be removed from service and replaced to maintain consistency and standards, so they are easily recognised by the public and promote a professional image.
8. All members shall wear long sleeved patrol shirts with the correct sponsors across it.
9. Wide brimmed hats or red surf rescue peak cap are compulsory and eye protection is strongly recommended to help avoid the possibility of skin cancer and long-term eye damage.
10. Two-piece ladies’ costumes have been approved for patrol use however clubs are reminded that costumes must be practical and of racing/sporting design, not bikinis.
11. Members patrolling beaches in high or very high marine stinger times are to adhere to the personal protection equipment requirements as directed in the Marine Stinger Risk Management Guidelines.
12. Patrol members at all times shall strive for neatness and pride in the patrol uniform to promote a positive/professional image to the public.
13. All clubs and operations support are encouraged to provide members with patrol uniforms at no charge or at a discounted price.
14. Refer to SLSA equipment branding guidelines in relation to patrol uniforms which can be found on the member’s portal.