The contents of this Patrol Operations Manual details the requirements for SLSQ patrol operations and beach management plans for the 2023/2024 season.
The attached summary sheets outline designated patrol times and requirements. These are a summary sheet for the confirmation of individual club patrol service contracts for all club lifesaving services throughout Queensland.
Club Captains and Patrol Captains must be aware of the existence of the Patrol Operations Manual and are required to familiarise themselves with the content. The Patrol Operations Manual can also be found on the clubs allocated iPad and referenced at any time.
Specific club requirements are to be confirmed within individual agreements as negotiated between clubs, their relevant Branches and Surf Life Saving Queensland. Once confirmed by the Branch, a club Patrol Service Contract may be altered only upon consultation between the club, their relevant Branch Director of Lifesaving and the State Lifesaving Officer.
It is hoped that through this system, clubs will have more flexibility in the delivery of services and be more able to continually develop their patrols to meet the current and future demands of their respective areas.
Surf Life Saving Queensland is very appreciative of the past efficiency of the Surf Life Saving operations throughout all areas of our Association in Queensland. Our patrol statistics continue to show a positive trend in rescues while beach visitations and preventative actions continue to rise. This indicates that our club patrols are continuing to be proactive in performing their duties.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members a safe and successful 2023/24 season, and look forward to working with you to achieve our vision of ‘zero preventable deaths in Queensland public waters’.
Yours in Lifesaving,
SIMON RICHARDS
State Lifesaving Officer
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