Emergency Services Safari

Saturday 10 May 2025 | 09:00 AM

Loud sirens, vehicles zooming past – who is it? Police? Ambulance? Fire Brigade? What’s happening? We all have a natural curiosity when it comes to our local heroes, especially when they’re called into action during emergencies or disasters.

The City of Gold Coast invites you, your family, and friends to the Emergency Services Safari event.

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, we’ve seen just how vital our emergency services and volunteers are. From preparedness and response to community clean-up and recovery, these teams have been working around the clock to help our city bounce back.

Meet the hard-working heroes from our emergency services experts and volunteers and learn how we’re recovering from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Featuring our very own local heroes from:

• Queensland Police Service
• Queensland Fire Department
• Queensland Ambulance Service
• State Emergency Service Queensland
• Rural Fire Service Queensland
• Community recovery support agencies

Immerse the family in a free action-packed day out including:

• Demonstrations and workshops
• Engage with experts on emergency response and recovery strategies
• Important tips for personal preparedness and planning
• Interactive children’s activities
• Plenty of giveaways
• An assortment of delicious food trucks!

Produced with assistance from the Commonwealth State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Supported by Triple M.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.