Beach Rescue Devices

Ballina Shire Council has installed beach rescue equipment along our coastline for the safety of all beach users, supported by key partners. This equipment is available to all members of the community to make use of in case of an emergency.

Critical Response Kits

Critical response kits contain:

  •   Defibrillator
  •   Bleed kit
  •   CAT tourniquet
  •   CPR mask
  •   First Aid instructions

Critical Response Kits are available at 10 locations along our coastline in clearly marked storage boxes.

The inner case is removable and designed to be carried onto the beach to give first aid directly to any member of the community in case of a critical emergency.

Contents of the kit are maintained by Ballina Shire Council. Please report any use, loss or damage of the equipment here or scan the QR code located on the storage box.

critical response kit installed on pole at sharpes beach


Rescue Tubes

Rescue tubes are installed at a number of local beaches and can help someone drowning to stay afloat. Signage on the storage boxes advise a rescue tubes should only be used by a strong swimmer after dialling 000, and if there is no lifeguard or surfboard available to assist.

Rescue tubes are maintained by Ballina Shire Council. Please report any use, loss or damage of the equipment here or scan the QR code located on the storage box.

example of rescue tube installed on pole at sharpes beach


Angel Rings

Angel Rings are installed at these popular fishing locations:

  • South Wall
  • North Wall
  • Iron Peg at Boulder Beach.

Angel Rings installed at North Wall and Boulder Beach


Emergency Response Beacon (ERB)

In partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW, an ERB is installed at Seven Mile Beach south of the Lennox Head Surf Life Saving Club. In an emergency, simply press the button for help and the Surf Life Saving NSW Support Operations Centre will respond to assist.


Locations of Beach Rescue Devices in Ballina Shire

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The General Manager
Ballina Shire Council
PO Box 450
Ballina NSW 2478

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Ballina NSW 2478

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