Preventing drowning and Injury at Fitzroy beach. 'Proactive', the key word that makes Surf Life Saving unique, as an essential service. Fitzroy SLSC is not a reactive rescue service activated by call outs. Each weekend our beach patrols set out the red and yellow flags to show the safest place to swim. We train new Lifeguard's how to identify potential victims and potential dangers. We work with the public to prevent people getting in trouble, first. That's why last summer we performed over 2,141 preventative actions during 1,396 hours of beach patrols.

To become a Lifeguard, the 'entry level' qualification is the Surf Lifeguard Award. We're committed to ongoing learning within Surf Life Saving too, whether you're 5 or 70. From lifesaving, first aid, coaching and instruction, to leadership, teamwork and communication, our training will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life.

Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club is a team of ordinary New Plymouth people doing extraordinary things.

Patrols for the 2011/12 summer are due to start on Nov the 26th