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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for surf rescue
   • Pre-use checks of equipment are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
2. Hazards to bathers, at the surf location, are identified
3. Equipment is placed in surf locations identified as of most likely need
4. Perform surveillance duties
   • Location, that gives the best view of area of responsibility and ready access to equipment and water for response to casualties in distress, is determined and surveillance is maintained
5. People who match the profile of high risk bathers are identified and close attention is paid to them
6. Appropriate methods to avoid fatigue are used while providing surveillance, in accordance with organisational procedures
7. Respond to casualty in distress
   • Casualty in distress is recognised
8. Operational command is notified of intention to perform rescue
9. Conditions are assessed and rescue techniques and equipment are selected
10. Challenging surf conditions are negotiated using sand bars and rip currents to reach casualty
11. Defensive approach is used to ensure own safety with a conscious panicking casualty
12. On approach, conscious casualty is reassured
13. Unconscious casualty is assessed for breathing and initial rescue breaths are performed, as required
14. Casualty is secured, in accordance with organisational procedures and available equipment
15. Return casualty to shore
    • Prevailing surf conditions are assessed and safe return to shore is navigated, in accordance with organisational procedures
16. Conscious casualty is assessed for first aid requirements or medical care and is managed, in accordance with organisational procedures
17. Unconscious casualty is dragged unaided above the high water line using approved techniques
18. Unconscious casualty is lowered using approved techniques and is assessed for signs of life and patient care is administered, as required
19. Operational command is notified that casualty has been retrieved and whether any further assistance is required
20. First aid is provided to casualty until further assistance arrives
21. Casualty is handed over with details provided on incident, treatment provided and current condition
22. Recover and restore equipment to operational readiness
    • Debriefing is participated in and reports are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
23. Post operational checks and maintenance of equipment is performed, in accordance with organisational procedures
24. Any damage to equipment is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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