Surf Life Saving SA Standard Operating Procedures

SLSSA Standard Operating Procedures

The Surf Life Saving SA (SLSSA) Standard Operating Procedures provide the operational framework for lifesaving services, patrol operations, emergency response, communications, equipment use, incident management, and post-incident support.

These procedures support consistent, safe, and effective operational practice across SLSSA services and should be read in conjunction with relevant Surf Life Saving Australia policies, training manuals, award requirements, Lifesaving Service Agreements, local Patrol Operations Manuals, and lawful directions issued by emergency services or relevant authorities.

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SOP Sections

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HomeWelcome › IntroductionIntroduction › FeedbackSubmit Feedback › Section 1Work Health and Safety › Section 2Information Management › Section 3Lifesaving Standards › Section 4Licences › Section 5Gear and Equipment › Section 6Rescue Equipment › Section 7Communications › Section 8Patrol Operations (General) › Section 9Patrol Operations (Emergency) › Section 10Reduced Visibility Operations › Section 11Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations › Section 12Emergency Management and Response Operations › Section 13Operational Reporting › Section 14Vessels and Aircraft › Section 15Critical Incident Management and Member Support › ReferenceSLSA References › ReferenceGlossary › ReferenceAnnexes › ReferenceChange Log ›

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Introduction