Patrol Information

Skills Maintenance in Resuscitation, Radio, IRB Crew etc can be completed in the Course area of your Members Area Account – https://members.sls.com.au

and for further instructions click here – SLSA Members Portal Online Requalification’s – how to guide as at 22-8-2018

How to request a substitute instructions, click here – PATROL SUBSTITUTIONS IN MEMBERS AREA

SOPs – Lifesaving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) V05 – 2016_17

Patrol 1 – Tri Patrol – Patrol Captain Brianna Coyte

Patrol 2 – The Young Ones – Patrol Captain Andrew Porter

Patrol 3 – Gourmet – Patrol Captain Chris Fillingham

Patrol 4 – Top Team – Patrol Captain John Vergara

Patrol 5 – Masters – Patrol Captain Mick Cook LM

Patrol 6 – Chief Instructors – Patrol Captain Bil Kensey LM

Patrol 7 – Boatee – Patrol Captain Dean Griffin LM.

Patrol 8 – Ski Patrol – Patrol Captain Ross Blowers LM

ALL PATROLS START AT 8.30 AM FOR SETUP.
It is assumed that all patrolling members will be in attendance for their patrol dates.
If you cannot make your patrol dates
- YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR PATROL CAPTAIN AND ADVISE THAT YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PATROL.
- Find a replacement for your rostered patrol either by
  - Substitution via Members Area (please refer to: PATROL SUBSTITUTIONS IN MEMBERS AREA)
  - Personally contacting and swap with another Patrolling Member
  - Request an email be sent to patrolling members for a replacement/swap of patrol’s – Request for email can be sent to Jacqui (jdstaff@tbslsc.com.au) early in the week before patrol weekend
  - Notify your Patrol Captain of who will be replacing you!

SLSNSW MINIMUM PATROL REQUIREMENTS

As per the SLSNSW Standard Operating Procedures, a volunteer SLS patrol must consist of the following MINIMUM personnel:

- - 3 x Bronze (Cert II) qualified members (proficient).

The following proficient qualifications/awards must be held by the collective patrol members on any patrol day:

- - 1 x Silver Medallion IRB Driver (proficient)*
  - 1 x IRB Crew (proficient)*
  - 1 x ARTC (proficient)*
  - 1 x Silver Medallion Beach Management *

Note:

* These awards may be shared between the three patrolling members on patrol.
The minimum patrol requirements will need to be followed when configuring patrol rosters for the 2017/2018 season.
Clubs/Branches may set further requirements on top of the SLSNSW minimum patrol requirements.
Uniform: Patrolling lifesavers should be professional and neat in appearance, as to present the best possible image to the community and be easily identifiable as an on-duty lifesaver.

- - - SLSA yellow long sleeved patrol shirt
    - SLSA red patrol shorts
    - Red and yellow quartered cap
    - SLSA red patrol peaked-cap or wide-brim hat
    - If wearing a jacket on patrol, a red/yellow jacket which meets SLSA brand guidelines shall be worn. (These can be ordered through Jacqui in the office)

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