Lifesaving

Surf Life Saving Queensland is the peak safety and rescue authority in the state. To watch over the millions of beachgoers that visit our coastline SLSQ's lifesaving services are provided through a network of volunteer lifesavers, professional lifeguards, operations support, beach management systems and community awareness programs.

All lifesaving personnel are trained in various rescue techniques and must attain a Bronze Medallion or SRC prior to performing patrol services. SLSQ services are spread along the Queensland coast from Rainbow Bay on the Qld/NSW border to Port Douglas in North Queensland.

Our services comprise;

• 59 affiliated surf life saving clubs
• Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service
• Rescue Craft
• SurfCom, Communication and Surveillance
• Mobile services
• Duty officers
• Employed lifesaving services (Lifeguards)

Providing aquatic safety to the public is the most important area of our operations and includes:

• Surf safety and sure awareness information
• Dangerous Marine Creature information and research
• School education programs (eg. Beach to Bush)
• Community award training
• Water safety services
• Statistical analysis of incidents
• Coastal Management Services