Statistics
Lifesaving Services
Every season, our lifesaving services from voluntary club patrols, Operations Support and the Australian Lifeguard Service Queensland performs vital lifesaving services. These services are performed by the many men and women who make up our volunteer patrolling and Lifeguard ranks.
Complete Table| Lives Saved (Rescues) | 2,865 | 3,894 |
| Preventative Actions | 701,973 | 716,215 |
| Total Resuscitations | 8 | 20 |
| First Aid Treatments | 74,370 | 65,133 |
| Defibrillation Cases | 3 | 20 |
| Marine Sting Treatments | 17,361 | 47,920 |
| Spinal Injury Treatments | 88 | 97 |
| Fracture Treatments | 81 | 177 |
| Lifesaving Services | 2017/18 | 2018/19 |
Rescues
Surf lifesavers and lifeguards are equipped with a number of rescue devices, including rescue tubes, boards, inflatable rescue boats (IRBs), rescue water craft (RWC), and the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service.
Complete Table| Rescue Tube | 347 | 449 |
| Rescue Board | 637 | 1,150 |
| Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) | 216 | 193 |
| Rescue Water Craft (RWC) | 1,210 | 1,847 |
| Aerial Rescue Services | 12 | 18 |
| No Equipment | 177 | 195 |
| Rescues Performed By | 2017/18 | 2018/19 |
Membership
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the SLSQ organisation, with their acts of selfless commitment and bravery providing an invaluable service to the community.
Complete Table| Total Membership | 32,291 | 33,011 |
| Nippers | 10,797 | 11,174 |
| Total Males | 17,762 | 18,170 |
| Total Females | 14,529 | 14,841 |
| Total Active Patrolling Members | 8,105 | 9,278 |
| Membership | 2017/18 | 2018/19 |