Rural Fire Service takes centre stage at second Emergency Services Match
Allianz Stadium
The Minns Labor Government and Sydney Roosters have today announced the second annual Emergency Services Match to be held on Sunday 22 June when the Roosters will take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium.
The Emergency Services Match celebrates and recognises the contribution of emergency services personnel, first responders, medical professionals and volunteers from NSW’s eight emergency services agencies.
Recognising the work of emergency service agencies, workers and volunteers is particularly important following the floods on the Mid-North Coast and in the Hunter over the last few weeks.
The thousands of brave personnel who responded to these floods risked their own lives to save others, performing over 800 rescues and responding to over 8,500 calls for assistance.
Thousands of personnel also remain on the ground now assisting in the clean-up of homes and communities. They have completed over 12,000 damage assessments and cleaned up over 18,000 cubic metres of waste.
The match will again bring together the NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, Surf Life Saving NSW, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW and VRA Rescue NSW – all of whom responded to flooding this month.
Following NSW Police as last year’s inaugural spotlight agency, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) will lead a pre-game show, showcasing their extraordinary capabilities and honouring their volunteers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
The show will feature RFS vehicles and equipment, a volunteer parade and a special live performance paying tribute to their services.
Driver Avenue will again be a hive of activity pre-game with all participating emergency services offering interactive displays, equipment and family friendly activations.
Ahead of the NRL match, NSW Police and Australian Firefighters will go head-to-head again in a curtain-raiser.
Emergency services staff, first responders, medical professionals and volunteers are invited to attend, as the Roosters and rugby league community unite to celebrate our front line heroes.
