{"id":254,"date":"2018-07-05T11:15:42","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T01:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au\/slsc\/?page_id=254"},"modified":"2025-06-23T13:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T03:35:25","slug":"become-a-surf-lifesaver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au\/slsc\/lifesaving-home\/become-a-surf-lifesaver\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Surf Lifesaver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"4450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Group-of-Patrollers-PG4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4450\" 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They wear the iconic red and yellow uniform and handle rescues, first aid, emergency care, and surf safety education. The focus is on <strong>preventative action<\/strong>, minimizing hazards and risks before emergencies occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How do I become a surf lifesaver?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Becoming a surf lifesaver is a rewarding and fun experience, offering fitness, first aid training, friendships, surf sports, and community service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our courses are usually held over a 6-week period. Courses dates and details can be found in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au\/slsc\/events\/\">Club Calendar<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To join, individuals can enrol in the <strong>Surf Rescue Certificate <\/strong>(ages 13-15) or <strong>Bronze Medallion <\/strong>course (15+ years), which run several times a year over six weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates receive their uniform and are assigned to a patrol group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How often would I be on patrol?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Patrols occur every 3-4 weeks from mid-September to early May, with shifts lasting 4-5 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning patrols start between 7:00-8:00 am, and afternoon patrols end between 5:00-6:00 pm, depending on the time of year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A patrol group generally consists of between 6-8 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Sep, Oct and Nov:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Morning Patrol: 8:00am &#8211; 12.30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon Patrol: 12.30pm &#8211; 5.00pm <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Dec and Jan:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Morning Patrol: 7:00am &#8211; 12.30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon Patrol: 12.30pm &#8211; 6.00pm <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Feb-May:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>Morning Patrol: 8:00am &#8211; 12.30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon Patrol: 12.30pm &#8211; 5.00pm  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can I join a course? 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