Patrolling Information
The Patrol Roster & Times
When you complete your SRC / Bronze or when you move to the club you will be allocated onto a patrol, each patrol has a unique identifying number e.g. 1. The patrol roster works by rostering all the patrols evenly so you will on average have one patrol a month, similarily all Public Holidays are rostered evenly between patrols. Whilst special events such as Easter, Christmas, New Year’s Day are volunteer patrols.
The Times for Patrols Vary slightly depending on the time of year, for the patrolling season (excluding Summer School Holidays) the hours go as follows:
AM Patrol: 7:00am – 12:00pm
PM Patrol: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Whilst during the summer school holidays the hours are extended making the times:
Am Patrol: 7:00am – 12:30pm
PM Patrol: 12:30pm – 6:00pm
If you Cannot Make Your Patrol
If you cannot make your patrol, get in contact with a friend or use the Facebook page (link below) to make a post asking for a substitute. Ideally your substitute should have the same if not more qualifications than you. You should also let your Patrol Captain know that you will have a substitute replacing you on your upcoming patrol.
Communication
The majority of communication from the Surf Club to members is done via Facebook. This includes important information regarding patrol hours, severe weather warnings and all important information. Patrol specific information is often communicated by Patrol Captains on their preferred platform.
How Patrol's Work
Before Patrol
- If you cannot make your patrol let your PC know and organise a substitute (by talking to a friend or the club patrol Facebook page - where you can also volunteer as a sub to do make up hours as well)
- Make sure you are organised with your cap , togs and uniform
- Please arrive 20 minutes before your patrol begins to allow for the beach set up or a smooth change over
- Your patrol captain will guide you on what equipment is needed to set up the beach before your patrol
During Patrol
- When you arrive on patrol be sure to sign on the patrol roster (either at the tower or arena)
- Make sure you look after yourself by wearing a hat and reapplying sunscreen as well as rehydrating and having snacks
- Under the guidance of your patrol captain it is important to do roving's (both on foot & ATV) to Moffat and Currimundi Beach
- Make sure you are vigilant at all times ready to undertake a rescue or treat a first aid case
- Use radios to communicate
- Make sure you fill out any nesscersary incident report logs
After Patrol
- At the end of patrol make sure you sign off on the roster
- Wash all equipment down to clean it from both sand and salt
- Pack away all equipment in its relevant place in the club house and trailer
- Complete all necessary incident logs for first aid and rescues
- Take all radios out of waterproof cases and place them in charging stations ready for the next patrol
- check with your PC if there is anything else you can do to assist with the packup
Question's & Answer's
If you damage of lose your uniform at any stage throughout the patrolling season contact the Club Captain, in regards to getting a new one. clubcaptain@dickybeachsurfclub.com
If you cannot make your patrol, get in contact with a friend or use the Facebook page (link below) to make a post asking for a substitute. Ideally your substitute should have the same if not more qualifications than you. You should also let your Patrol Captain know that you will have a substitute replacing you on your upcoming patrol.
Description:
Provides participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively drive an Inflatable Rescue Boat in rescue operations.
Prerequisites:
-Financial member of a life saving club
-Minimum of 17 years old (on day of final assessment)
- Current Queensland Marine Licence
- Current Bronze Medallion (BM)
- Current IRB Crew Certificate (IRBC)
Opportunities:
Participants will be able to further assist on patrols and water safety by having the skills to drive an IRB.
SLSA Patrol Uniform Requirements
When you complete your Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion you will be given a patrol uniform. If you have lost or damaged your uniform contact the Club Captain.
Environment
Minimum Requirement
Recommended Additional Items
Land
- SLSA approved patrol shirt
- SLSA approved patrol shorts
- SLSA approved red and yellow
quartered patrol cap (Aquatic
Rescue Qualified only)** - State approved wide brimmed
hat / peaked cap or beanie
- Sunglasses
- State approved tracksuit pants
- State approved jumpers
- SLSA approved wind jackets
Water
- Swimming costume
- SLSA approved red and yellow
quartered patrol cap (Aquatic
Rescue Qualified only)
- SLSA approved rash shirt
IRB
- Swimming costume
- SLSA approved red and yellow
quartered patrol cap (Aquatic
Rescue Qualified only) - Approved Level 50 Lifejacket
- Long-sleeve rash shirt
- Some form of pants
- Sunglasses
- State approved wide brimmed
hat / peaked cap
Forms
Still Have Questions?
Contact the Dicky Beach Office at; lifesaving@dickybeachsurfclub.com, or view SLSA's complete guide for patrolling information attached below.
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