Emergency Services Safari in Pacific Pines

Event Date : 10 May 2025

How to get there

Ride the G: to Helensvale station, then catch the 715 bus to Pacific Pines.

Need more help getting to this event? Visit the Translink Journey Planner.

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 at Central Park, Pacific Pines.

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.  Get up close with the emergency services vehicles and learn what to do when faced with severe weather and disasters.

Featuring our very own local heroes from:

  • Queensland Police Service
  • Queensland Fire Department
  • Queensland Ambulance Service
  • State Emergency Service Queensland
  • Rural Fire Service Queensland
  • Surf Life Saving 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!