Chapter 5.8
Updated 24 Sep 2026 · Grant
All incidents — rescues, first aid treatments, preventive actions, near-misses and injuries to members or the public — must be reported through the SLSA incident reporting system, ideally before or immediately after sign-off. Accurate, timely reporting creates an official record of the club's service, supports insurance requirements, and is a requirement of the Patrol Contract with the City of Stirling.
Critical incidents
If an incident meets the definition of a Critical Incident — a fatality, serious injury, significant near-miss, or anything likely to cause significant distress — it triggers the Club's Critical Incident process straight away. See Critical Incidents & Support.
Use equipment only for its intended purpose and in line with SLSA training and club procedures. Report any damage, loss or malfunction to the Patrol Captain immediately, return everything to its correct storage location in serviceable condition at the end of each patrol, and don't use or modify club equipment without the Patrol Captain's authority. Vehicle operators (ATV/SSV, IRB) must hold the relevant SLSA award and a current driver's licence for land vehicles.