Rescue Services - SLS Sydney

SLS Sydney’s Rescue Services Group provides assistance when needed, both on and off the beach.

The Rescue Services Group coordinates services such as our Offshore Rescue Boat, Rescue Water Craft and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Pilots as well as our Duty Officers. We’re always welcoming new members and would love to have you join our team. There’s plenty of roles suitable to everyone.

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Request for Rescue Services Support

Does your Surf Club require Support from our Rescue Services Team? Just fill in the form with the details of your requirement and we’ll be in touch.

Rescue Services Request

Our Team

NameRoleClub
Michael BonniciDirector of Lifesaving & Rescue Services Wanda
Simon SmithManager Rescue Services Bondi
James McLennanRWC Coordinator Bronte
Ash ArundellRWC Gear and Equipment Officer Cronulla
vacantRWC Rostering Officer
vacantRWC Training Officer
Doug LucasSR30 Coordinator Garie
Jake McDonaldSR30 Deputy Coordinator Maroubra
Phil SylvesterSR30 Gear and Equipment Coordinator Maroubra
Rachelle McCarthySR30 Training Coordinator Maroubra,
South Maroubra
Patrick MooreEmergency Management Coordinator South Maroubra
Charlie HortDuty Officer Coordinator Elouera
Andrew HorneUAV Coordinator Coogee

Rescue Services Resources

All Rescue Services Resources
Template SLSS Safety Operations Manual V092025
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SLSNSW Guide to SLSC Use of UAVs
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SLSS 2025/26 Pre-season Briefing: Lifesaving and Rescue Services
SLSS 2025/26 Pre-season Briefing: Session 1
All Rescue Services Resources

Rescue Services Announcements

All Rescue Services Announcements
Lifesaving Rescue Services RWC
Announcement 30:25/26 Rescue Services EOIs RWC Course 2026
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Rescue Services SR30
Announcement 17:25/26 Rescue Services – Surf Rescue 30 EOIs Open
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Education Junior Development Lifesaving Rescue Services Surf Sports
Announcement 11:25/26 Special Event and Requesting Rescue Services
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Lifesaving Rescue Services UAV
Announcement 07:25/26 UAV Operator Training EOI
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All Rescue Services Announcements
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Duty Officers

Our Duty Officers are highly experienced lifesavers who are trained and skilled in the coordination of responses to serious incidents – both during patrol hours and after-hours as required.

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Rescue Water Craft

The Sydney Branch Rescue Water Craft (RWC) group have the responsibility of supporting our clubs as well as patrolling un-patrolled locations. This includes supporting carnivals and aquatic events to assisting in rescue incidents as and when required.

Rescue Water Craft
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Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles

The Australian Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Service (AUAVS) is an operational unit of Surf Life Saving Services Pty Ltd (SLSS) providing the largest coastal UAV (drone) surveillance program in the Southern Hemisphere operating UAVs for a range of public safety uses.

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
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Surf Rescue 30

Sydney beaches and coastline from Botany to Bondi are patrolled by Surf Rescue 30’s offshore rescue boat from its Malabar base.

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Emergency Management

Part of lifesaving includes supporting and dealing with critical incidents. Our members are on call for emergency situations to provide crucial support and assistance.

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Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition

Rescue Services News

News
We are recruiting
08/10/2025

We are recruiting

We are recruiting to join Surf Rescue 30. All information in SLSS Announcement 17

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Congratulations, Doug Lucas ESM
09/09/2025

Congratulations, Doug Lucas ESM

We are proud to announce that Doug Lucas, Surf Rescue 30 Coordinator and Captain, has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM).

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2026/26 Rescue Services Pre-Season Briefing
30/08/2025

2026/26 Rescue Services Pre-Season Briefing

Today our Duty Officers gathered at Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club for their Pre Season Briefing 2025/26

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Emergency Training Exercise 30/08/2025 in Sutherland Shire
28/08/2025

Emergency Training Exercise 30/08/2025 in Sutherland Shire

SLS Sydney will be hosting a training exercise with the Westpac Helicopter, Council Lifeguards and Emergency Services in the Bate Bay area on the 30/08/2025 between 10:45am and 12pm.

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2025/26 Pre-season Briefing
23/08/2025

2025/26 Pre-season Briefing

The countdown is on! Join us next Saturday for the Sydney Branch Pre-Season Briefing.
All the info you need for the season ahead – from operations to training updates – is in Branch Circular 5.
📅 Next Saturday
📍 Details in Circular 5

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2025/26 Pre-Season Briefing this Weekend
21/08/2025

2025/26 Pre-Season Briefing this Weekend

🚨 3 days to go! 🚨 This Saturday, Surf Life Saving Sydney kicks off our Pre-Season Briefing sessions.
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Thank you – Randwick Club Grants
19/08/2025

Thank you – Randwick Club Grants

Surf Rescue 30 extends its sincere thanks to Maroubra Seals and Souths Juniors for their generous contributions through the Randwick ClubGRANTS program.

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AOE Rescue Services Awards – Winners
05/07/2025

AOE Rescue Services Awards – Winners

Lifesaving Excellence
Honouring our Rescue Services Winners, John Restuccia, Charlie Hort, Brett Jamieson and Marie Bowen

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Rescue Services Events

SLSS Rescue Services Awards of Excellence
23May
SLSS Rescue Services Awards of Excellence

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Thank a First Responder Day
11Jun
Thank a First Responder Day

Thank a First Responder Day encourages the community to give thanks for the incredible work first responders do and the families that support them and acknowledge the wellbeing and mental

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Duty Officer Pre Season Meeting 2026/27
29Aug
Duty Officer Pre Season Meeting 2026/27

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Last updated: August 29, 2025