National Standard Operating Procedures - Jul 2022
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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 />
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