3.4 Maintaining Lifesaving Service Standards

Purpose

To outline the framework regarding delivery, compliance checks, and issue resolution for SLS services.

Overview

As providers of key public safety services, SLSSA has established in partnership with its membership, state/local government, emergency service partners and the public, minimum service expectations.

Ensuring it meets its minimum obligations is fundamental to SLS from a public safety, member safety and credibility perspective.

All active patrolling members/clubs/services have an obligation to ensure individual and club/service minimum

standards are reached and maintained consistently.

Refer to SLSSA By-Laws.

Procedure Framework

The following programs/initiatives complement each other and facilitate clear expectations and ongoing quality assurance measures at SLSC and state levels:

  • Lifesaving Service Agreements,
  • SLSSA Standard Operating Procedures, and
  • Annual Gear and Equipment Inspections.

Not Meeting Minimum Standards

If a SLSC is found not to be meeting its minimum standards, the Lifesaving Department will investigate.

Ongoing challenges with meeting minimum standards must be referred to the Lifesaving Advisory Committee.

References

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3.3 Surf Club Patrol Requirements 3.5 Personnel and Equipment Shortages