Emergency services on show April 27

Emergency services will be on show in Banner Park, Brunswick Heads on Saturday April 27 from 9am until 2pm.

The event had been postponed from April 6 owing to poor weather.

Council staff say Emergency Services Community Connect will offer the community a chance to come and meet local emergency response members and showcase some of the equipment used in an emergency.

Sarah Boulle, Byron Shire Council Recovery Coordinator, said that the event will provide the community with a chance to come together with a focus on emergency preparedness and resilience.

‘Come and get to know your local emergency services and ask any questions you have about how they operate. 

‘There will be vehicles and equipment such as jet skis and fire trucks, and demonstrations throughout the day, so bring the whole family,’ she said.

‘Marine Rescue are organising this event and we are grateful for all they, and the other emergency services, do for our community. 

‘These organisations are all largely run by volunteers, and they deserve to be recognised, so come and show your support.’ she said.

Jonathan Wilcock from Marine Rescue is also encouraging people to come along for a chat.

‘This is a great opportunity to come and meet the people who protect our community and see their equipment in action. Come and grab a sausage and talk with volunteers and staff from a variety of response and recovery agencies.’

SES, police, ambos, RFS and Marine Rescue to attend

In attendance will be members of the local NSW SES, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, Marine Rescue NSW and more.

Further information about the event is on Council’s website.

This opportunity is supported by Byron Shire Council, and jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.