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Land-Based SAR Operations -NSOP<br />

Section 9 –Search and Rescue Operations<br />

Version Number: 1.1<br />

Effective Date: 1 October 2021<br />

Review Date: 31 <strong>Jul</strong>y 2023<br />

Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Search and Rescue Manager<br />

1.0 PURPOSE<br />

Along with the emergency services, defence force, local and central government, SLSNZ<br />

follows the international Search and Rescue structure of emergency management. This NSOP<br />

uses the acronym ‘RESCUED’ to plan, communicate and respond to emergency situations.<br />

Designed primarily to improve the management of the response phase to emergency<br />

incidents through better coordination between the major emergency services.<br />

2.0 SCOPE<br />

This NSOP links with the Search & Rescue Operations & SAR Squad Accreditation Policy and<br />

applies to any member operating in a Search and Rescue event. This includes but is not<br />

limited to all Search and Rescue training, all Search and Rescue exercises, all operations<br />

including but not limited to first aid delivery, rescues and searching for missing persons.<br />

3.0 REQUIREMENTS<br />

Required PPE<br />

Awards/ Licenses<br />

Training<br />

Other<br />

Equipment<br />

If working on rocky shores, appropriate footwear must be worn.<br />

Helmets must be worn if climbing amongst rocks.<br />

Current refreshed in all applied awards. Driver’s licence.<br />

Marine VHF and Introduction to SurfCom Module<br />

Attends SAR training at least twice a year (minimum). Must be<br />

inducted and complete 400m swim in under 9 minutes (in-water).<br />

Aged 18 or over. SAR minimum equipment for responders.<br />

Marine VHF radio<br />

4.0 LAND-BASED SAR – PROCEDURES<br />

PROCEDURE<br />

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Readiness<br />

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Ensure all rescue equipment kept in state of readiness<br />

Ensure rescue crews are adequately trained and prepared for land-based SAR<br />

within our immediate area. NOTE: this procedure is not intended for SAR beyond<br />

the coastline and foreshore area. This must include an understanding of the<br />

current land-based SAR CSOPs for the club or squad.<br />

Rescue vehicle fully fueled<br />

NSOP<br />

LAND BASED SAR OPERATIONS NSOP_FINAL 136

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