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Proactive Patrolling Methods - NSOP<br />

Section 1 – Patrol Operations<br />

Version Number: 1.0<br />

Effective Date: 01 October 2021<br />

Review Date: 30 May 2023<br />

Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Lifesaving Manager<br />

1.0 PURPOSE<br />

To outline best practise for Proactive Patrolling Methods for surf lifeguards.<br />

2.0 SCOPE<br />

All SLSNZ Patrolling Operations.<br />

3.0 REQUIREMENTS<br />

Required PPE<br />

Awards/Licenses<br />

Training<br />

Other<br />

Surf lifeguard uniform<br />

Surf Lifeguard Award (Refreshed)<br />

Patrol Support Member<br />

N/A<br />

N/A<br />

Fins<br />

Equipment<br />

Radio<br />

IRB<br />

4.0 INTRODUCTION<br />

All surf lifeguards & patrol support members on patrol are to take a proactive approach to<br />

preventing drowning and injury on the beach.<br />

Being proactive & always maintaining constant supervision of the patrolled area & surrounding areas<br />

is a fundamental requirement for surf lifesaving patrols.<br />

5.0 PROCEDURES<br />

Flag Duty<br />

5.1 At all times during patrol when the public are swimming between the flags there shall<br />

NSOP<br />

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