The Cronulla District LifeSaver Rescue Service works with the

Water Police Water police, also called harbor patrols, port police, marine/maritime police, nautical patrols, bay constables, river police, or maritime law enforcement or coastal police are police officers, usually a department of a larger police organizat ...

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, NSW Maritime,

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, PolAir Helicopters, Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters, Bate Bay Surf Life Saving Clubs as well as clubs in the Royal National Park, and

CareFlight CareFlight is an air medical service headquartered in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia. History CareFlight was founded in Sydney, Australia in May 1986 as an aeromedical charity. Its mission is to save lives, speed recovery ...

helicopters in providing rescue and emergency medical care to the people on Sydney's waterways. Specialising in ocean rescues, it assists surf life saving clubs and organisations including the water police, from Botany Bay to the southern end of the Royal National Park.

The rescue boat

''Offshore 2'' is an 8-metre Noosa Cat, popular with rescue crews such as the Water Police around Australia. The hull of the boat is separated into two sections both filled with foam; making it virtually impossible for the vessel to sink. The boat has an operational time of 10 hours, powered by twin 200 horse power Yamaha engines with two 275 litre fuel tanks. The vessel can reach speeds of up to 100k/h. The rear deck of the boat has a clear operational area of about seven square metres, allowing easy access for boat and helicopter rescue crews. See

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service is a helicopter surf lifesaving service that operates in Australia. Founded in 1973 by Surf Life Saving Australia, a not-for-profit organisation, the service has carried out more than 80,000 fli ...

. It is no longer operational.

Crew

Skipper

A skipper is responsible for communicating with the emergency services and relative authorities. They co-ordinate all rescue operations involving the rescue vessel and its crew. A skipper holds a Bronze Medallion, VHF Radio Operators Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation Certificate, and Senior First Aid Certificate. They are also qualified to drive the rescue vessel and

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, as well as act as crew when required.

Driver

Is responsible for driving the rescue vessel, and are trained to operate the vessel in emergency situations. They are also proficient to act as ''Rescue Crew'' if required.

Rescue crewperson

Is responsible for the rescue process, be it a patient, vessel or search. They are trained for resuscitation, defibrillation, basic medical care; and hold a Bronze Medallion, Advanced Resuscitation certificate, and Senior First Aid Certificate. Additionally Rescue Crew can hold Life Support qualifications, and Defibrillator Operator certificates.

Specialist crew

A paramedic from the NSW Ambulance Service: Possess elite skills in Advance Life Support (ALS) and trauma management, and rescue techniques. They provide patient care and are responsible for preparing medical missions, coordinating with the Ambulance Service and other medical personnel, and liaising with retrieval services.

References

{{reflist Emergency services in New South Wales Surf Life Saving Australia clubs Sea rescue organizations 1968 establishments in Australia