All members over the age of 16 that wish to do IRB Crew and/or Drivers course please contact the IRB Captain via the please use the contact form on the main education page

Dee Why SLSC IRB Drivers and Crew follow a strict 5 point code of conduct as outlined below

Act responsibly and with care

As a driver, you have a responsibility to your crew, the community and the wider Surf Life Saving organisation to act in a responsible and considerate manner before, during and after the operation of the craft. Of course, power rescue craft have to be driven with reasonable aggression, however you should not allow this aggression to replace skill in the operation of the craft. Drivers and crew are placed in an important position and you should act with responsibility and care at all times.

Promote a culture of safety

You must ensure the safety of yourself, your crew, the public and, of course, your powercraft at all times. Think about how to continually assess risk while operating the craft. Promote safety at every opportunity.

Your craft is highly visible

All our powercraft are highly visible to members of the wider community, as they are normally bigger, quicker, noisier and (sometimes) smellier than most craft in the water at the beach. For this reason a near miss for a swimmer, body surfer, board rider or any other person in the water can be either an irritating or frightening experience. Always respect the right of swimmers and the public to enjoy their time at the beach – remember they are the reason our organisation exists!

Understand your limitations and that of your crew

Understand the limitations of you and your crew under different conditions. Experience, skills and knowledge of the craft differ from person to person. You should maintain a very high level of competency and adopt an attitude of continuous improvement in relation to your own skill development.

Follow operating procedures

Follow the normal operating procedures as laid down by SLSA training manuals and policies. Read and understand standard operating procedures and keep up to date with current issues. You have a responsibility to ensure the continued successful operation of this rescue service to the community.

Click on the link below to access IRB Resources (eg logbook, worksheets etc)
http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/www/463/1001127/displayarticle/resources–1001235.html