RESCUE WATER CRAFT

RESCUE WATER CRAFT
The rescue water craft (RWC) is primarily responsible for patrolling outside the flagged areas in South East Queensland. The RWC is a fast response piece of equipment within the operations support fleet. It is light and maneuverable and can get in to close proximity of the beach to perform rescues and advise swimmers and the bathing public of potential issues.

Rescue Water Craft Purpose:

• Provide aquatic surveillance to the bathing public;
• Assist external agencies when tasked by SLSQ duty officer and water police;
• Complete preventive actions to ensure bathing public are appropriately warned about potential dangers;
• Completing roving patrols within a designated area during the patrol season;
• Responsible to the duty officer or lifeguard supervisor (depending on location);
• Operate within the endorse SLSQ SOP’s for this service; and
• Provide back up to clubs and services.
  

Operator Prerequisites:

• Works Based assessment + Fitness assessment
• Personal Water Craft License
• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Bronze Medallion)
• Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTAID007 or equivalent).
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or its successor or equivalent).
• C Class drivers license (or interstate equivalent)