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
Simon SmithDirector of Lifesaving & Rescue Services Bondi
Charlie HortManager Rescue Services Elouera
James McLennanRWC Coordinator Bronte
Ash ArundellDeputy RWC Coordinator Cronulla
Jake McDonaldSR30 Coordinator Maroubra
vacantSR30 Deputy Coordinator
vacantSR30 Gear and Equipment Coordinator
vacantSR30 Training Coordinator
Patrick MooreEmergency Management Coordinator South Maroubra
Jackson TownsDuty Officer Coordinator Elouera
James LambDeputy Duty Officer Coordinator Maroubra
Andrew HorneUAV Coordinator Coogee

Rescue Services Resources

All Rescue Services Resources
SLSS Safety Operations Manual

SLSS Safety Operations manual template for clubs to use and submit with Special Event applications which require a safety plan

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Sydney Branch – Gear Inspection Guidelines 2026-27
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Template SLSS Safety Operations Manual V092025
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SLSNSW Guide to SLSC Use of UAVs
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All Rescue Services Resources

Rescue Services Announcements

All Rescue Services Announcements
Duty Officers Education Emergency Management Lifesaving Patrol Operations Rescue Services RWC SR30 UAV
Announcement 20: 2026_27 SLSS Duty Officers & Radio Call Signs Season 2026-27
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Education Junior Development Lifesaving Member Services Rescue Services Surf Sports Youth
Announcement 17: 2026_27 Special Event Applications and Requesting SLSS Rescue Services
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Duty Officers Education Junior Development Lifesaving Rescue Services
Announcement 15: 2026_27 Junior Search and Rescue Club Drill Season 2026-27
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Education Emergency Management Lifesaving Rescue Services
Announcement 14: 2026_27 New Local SAREX Toolkit
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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.

Emergency Management
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Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition

Rescue Services News

News
SMPC Courses #3 & #4 EOIs open
26/08/2026

SMPC Courses #3 & #4 EOIs open

Expressions of Interest are now open from Clubs for the scheduled Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC) courses October & November 2026.
All information can be found in SLSS Announcement 19

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SMPC Award Course #2 September 2026 EOIs Open
05/08/2026

SMPC Award Course #2 September 2026 EOIs Open

Expressions of interest are now open from Clubs for the scheduled Silver Medallion Patrol Captain (SMPC) award course September 2026. Clubs are requested to submit EOIs for this course by 1 September 2026. All details of the course can be found in Announcement 12

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SLSS Lifesaving Pre-Season Meeting & SLSNSW Drone Presentation
22/07/2026

SLSS Lifesaving Pre-Season Meeting & SLSNSW Drone Presentation

Monday 10 August 2026 via teams. The meeting link has been shared to Clubs Captains and Club Presidents to share within their lifesaving teams at their discretion.

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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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Rescue Services Events

Women in Powercraft IRB Crew Course – Session 1
24Sep
Women in Powercraft IRB Crew Course – Session 1

Theory Session

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Women in Powercraft IRB Crew Course – Session 2
03Oct
Women in Powercraft IRB Crew Course – Session 2

Practical session

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Women in Powercraft IRB Crew Course – Session 3
04Oct
Women in Powercraft IRB Crew Course – Session 3

Practical Training

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RELATED SECTIONS

Lifesaving

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Education

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Education
Last updated: August 29, 2025