IT was a fantastic turnout for the Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day, which gave locals a chance to meet and engage with the men and women helping to keep them safe.
Queensland Fire and Rescue, Rural Fire Service Queensland, the SES, Queensland Police Service and Scenic Rim Regional Council were all there on the day, chatting with locals, answering questions, and showcasing the equipment used to protect the community.
Everyone was impressed as firefighters demonstrated the effects of pouring water on the stove to put out a kitchen fire and difference cleaning gutters, leaf litter and garden design can make when a bush fire spreads.
“Community engagement days like this are such an important part of building resilience and staying connected,” Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade secretary Annie Webster said.
“With fire season just around the corner it was the perfect time to share some practical information and tips about preparedness and staying safe.”
The PCYC Emergency Services Cadets cooked and ran the sausage sizzle, with all proceeds from the day going to them.
“Every year, it is important to us that the donations go to the cadets. It’s a program offered to young people aged 12 to 17, with the aim to provide them with a safe, fun and inclusive environment that offers practical life skills and leadership opportunities.”
