SURVEILLANCE PATROLS

*SURVEILLANCE PATROLS

If a club decreases its patrol type to a surveillance patrol the minimum patrol strength outlined in your club’s patrol service agreement shall be maintained, however greater numbers may be appropriate at the discretion of the patrol captain.

Surveillance patrols may be used in the following circumstances;

• Anytime agreed or directed by the branch or state director of lifesaving;
• During extreme weather events or disasters;
• Any other circumstances considered reasonable by the patrol captain in consultation with the duty officer and branch director of lifesaving.
• Marine Stinger Risk Rating.
  

The minimum patrol equipment standard required for surveillance patrols shall be:

• One fully operational Powercraft placed in a position best suited for quick launching or as agreed to by Branch Director of Lifesaving and State Lifesaving Committee;
• Two rescue boards (one in three northern branches);
• Three rescue tubes and fins (two in northern branches);
• Relevant hazard signs (i.e., strong sweep, rough surf, marine stingers, etc.);
• Hand-held radio;
• First aid kit;
• Tourniquet kit
• Bum bag (per patrol member);
• Oxygen equipment (SLSQ approved);
• Marine stinger kits (north of Bustard Heads only);
• Two stinger suits (north of Bustard Heads only); and
• Recommend marine stinger booties and gloves to be worn (north of Bustard Heads only).

Listed equipment should be located on the beach, changes to equipment location due to environmental or other issues (e.g., erosion, special events etc) are to be approved by the Branch Director of Life Saving in conjunction with the SLSQ Regional Life Saving Coordinator/Supervisor.

Note: A red flag should not be displayed during surveillance. A yellow flag may be displayed if a specific hazard is identified and such accompanying messaging to highlight the hazard should be displayed.

Note: The patrol must update their LIMSOC status to surveillance and notify Surfcom as well.