State Operations And
Communications Centre
The State Operations and Communication Centre (SOCC) is the backbone to Surf Life Saving Queensland’s frontline services.
Not only does it assist in keeping beachgoers safe but it also ensures the safety of lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers.
Over the past three years, it has assisted with more than 6,000 major incidents across Queensland’s coastline.
The SOCC operates 365 days of the year and is operated by both staff and volunteers. It is supported on weekends and public holidays during the patrol season by the Sunshine Coast SurfCom which is manned solely by volunteers.
While it is now based at Mermaid Beach, it was originally located on Miami Headland.
Timeline
2017-18
SLSQ’s State Operations and Communications Centre (SOCC) officially opened its doors in January 2017.2016-17
Lifesaving and lifeguard services from Mackay to Port Douglas successfully transitioned from analog to digital radios, bringing the entire state up to the current standard.2015-16
SLSQ successfully transitioned from analog to digital radios in SEQ and Wide Bay Capricorn, ensuring all clubs from Rainbow Bay to Hervey Bay are now included within SLSQ’s Digital communications network.2013
Gold Coast SurfCom moved from Miami Headland to its current site at the South Coast Branch building, Mermaid Beach.2003
A SurfCom facility was implemented on the Sunshine Coast to mirror the successful unit on the Gold Coast.2003
A SurfCom facility was implemented on the Sunshine Coast to mirror the successful unit on the Gold Coast.2002
Project “SurfCom” was deployed, which included a name change to SurfCom and the coordination of a new UHF SLSQ radio network, GPS tracking facilities, telecommunications and early iteration of the Surf Safety camera network on the Gold Coast.1979
“Gold Coast Command” established on the top of Miami Headland.