Emergency Expo 2025

About Emergency Expo

Emergency Expo brings together first responders, emergency personnel, and community members to promote safety, preparedness, awareness, and positive relationships with emergency services.

Community Engagement

Connect with first responders and emergency personnel to build positive community relationships.

Hands-On Experiences

Get up close with emergency equipment and participate in interactive demonstrations.

Family-Friendly Fun

Enjoy a day packed with activities suitable for all ages, making learning about safety enjoyable for everyone.

Live Demonstrations

Witness exciting real-time displays of emergency techniques and responses.

Careers & Volunteering

Explore career or volunteering opportunities in emergency services — a chance to give back and help build a safer, stronger community.

Kids Competition & Prizes

Random prize giveaways plus kids can join Stamp Rally for a chance to win 1 of 20 prize packs.

Who's Exhibiting

Meet the organisations that are participating in Emergency Expo. We are still finalising more exhibitors so check back soon.

Click their logos to see their websites

Fire + Rescue NSW

Ever wondered what's inside a fire truck? How do our firies keep safe at hazardous materials incidents? Want to know more about fire safety at home? Come and meet our friendly firies at Fire + Rescue NSW exhibit.

NSW Police

Can your kids outrun a speed radar? How heavy is a bullet proof vest? Come along and chat with the friendly police officers at the police exhibit.

NSW State Emergency Service

Learn how to prepare your home and family for storms. Try out your flood rescue skills. Watch the NSW SES in action. See the High Clearance Vehicle.

NSW Rural Fire Service

Ever wondered how RFS volunteers manage hazard reduction programs? What's inside a CAT1 tanker? Want to try using a fire hose? Come along and see our local RFS volunteers at the RFS exhibit.

NSW Volunteer Rescue Association

Have you wanted to see how the VRA volunteers rescue trapped people from vehicle accidents? Drop in to the VRA exhibit and chat with the friendly volunteers.

St John Ambulance

Do you know how to help someone that is choking? Want to practice your CPR and first aid skills? Come in and see the St John volunteers at Emergency Expo.

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

Come and see the team from Australia's largest not-for-profit search and rescue aeromedical retrieval service providing 24/7 support to our community for over 50 years. *attedance times may vary due to operational requirements.

NSW Maritime

Are you prepared for a safe day of boating? Visit the team at NSW Maritime stand and have a chat with the Boating Education team on all things boating safety.

Australian Defence Force Careers

Whether you're interested in trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics, or leadership, the ADF offers world-class training, travel, and a chance to serve your country. Speak directly with Defence personnel and find out what role could be right for you.

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The Salvation Army Emergency Services

Find out how Salvation Army Emergency Services supports communities during disasters. See the mobile catering station in operation.

Lifeblood

Lifeblood (formerly Red Cross) helps during emergencies. Want to see their services? Come and meet the Lifeblood team at Emergency Expo.

Surf Life Saving NSW

Learn essential water safety skills at the beach, including what to do if caught in a rip and how to go rock fishing safely

Endeavour Energy

showcase how they safely manage the electricity network, respond to emergencies, and support the community during storms, fires, and floods. Learn about their critical role and the diverse careers available in the energy industry.

Wildlife Information, Rescue & Education Service (WIRES)

Find out how the WIRES Emergency Response Team rescues injured wildlife and what the community can do for wildlife in a disaster. Come and have a look at the WIRES Emergency Response vehicles and speak with the team.

We're excited to be locking in another fantastic exhibitor for Emergency Expo! Check back soon to find out who it is and what they'll be bringing to the event.

Girl Guides

Girl Guides empowers girls and young women to grow in confidence, develop life skills, and make a difference in their communities—all while having fun, making friends, and exploring new adventures!. Come and meet the team and the Girl Guides exhibit.

Scouts

Scouts is all about fun, friendship, and adventure! From learning new skills to exploring the outdoors, Scouts helps young people grow in confidence, leadership, and resilience—while having a great time along the way. Drop into the Scouts exhibit to find out more.

What we want you to know

To help make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone, there are a few things we would like you to know.

No Drones

Unauthorised drones and other remotely piloted aircraft are not permitted at Emergency Expo. This is to ensure the safety of all attendees and to avoid interference with aviation operations. If unauthorised drones are sighted, all aviation activities will be suspended and incoming assets turned away.

Vehicle Movements inside the event arena the Expo.

Throughout the day, emergency vehicles, aviation assets, and emergency personnel will be moving around the Expo grounds to prepare for demonstrations or respond to real emergency calls. To help keep everyone safe, we kindly ask that all visitors:

1) Enter and exit the event only through the designated main gate, located next to the Lions Club building.

2) Stay out of the aviation area unless clearly permitted to enter, and promptly exit the area when requested to allow for aircraft movements.

3) Do not use the outer gravel track surrounding the exhibition area, as this space is needed for the safe movement of vehicles and equipment.

4) Keep all access gates and roadways clear at all times.

Photography and Videography

Please be aware that photography and videography will take place at Emergency Expo, both by event organisers and by other attendees or participants. By entering the event area, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or filmed. While we will use any official media responsibly and for promotional or archival purposes, we cannot control or take responsibility for photos or videos taken by other attendees.

Availability of exhibitors

Many exhibitors at Emergency Expo are activly on-duty and whilst every effort is made to be onsite for the duration of the event, some may be delayed arriving or may get called away without notice due to operational demands. As such, we cannot guarantee the presence of any specific agency, vehicle, asset or item of interest at a particular time. To assist with We appreciate your understanding and support of those who serve our communities.

Animals

To ensure the safety and comfort of children and to allow for the smooth movement of emergency vehicles, pets are not permitted at the Emergency Expo. The event environment may get crowded, noisy and unpredictable, which may cause stress for animals and pose risks for attendees. Service animals permitted.

Event Schedule

We’re putting together a range of exciting live demonstrations to take place throughout the day. As these are confirmed, they’ll be listed below — though exact timings may not be available just yet. We recommend checking back closer to Expo day for the final schedule.

Scouts & Guides Special Event

Scouts, Guides, Leaders, and their families are invited

to attend a special preview event before the Expo

opens to the general public. All Scouts, Guides, and Leaders

must be in uniform to access the event. For child safety

reasons, all family members must be accompanied

through the gate by a uniformed member.

Exhibition Area9:00 AM

General Admission - Gates open

Please enter via the main access gate, located between

the toilets and the Lions Club building (see event map).

For safety and security, do not use any other gates or

attempt to jump fences as the outer track will have

frequent vehicle and aviation movements, and clear

access must be maintained at all times.

Exhibition Area 10:00 AM

Kitchen Fire Simulator

Experience the dangers of a kitchen fire up close and

learn why putting water on an oil fire can be a recipe

for disaster. A powerful demonstration you won’t forget.

Demonstration Arena TBA

Gates close

5:00 PM

Event Location

Join us at Castle Hill showground for this exciting community event.

Castle Hill Showground (Aub Juleff Arena)

Enter off Doran Drive
Castle Hill NSW 2154
GPS -33.726848, 150.986108
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Date:

Sunday 14th September 2025

Time:

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Parking:

Free parking for Metro travellers (see park&ride website for conditions).

Free parking available within the showground precinct.

*Please follow directions and do not block any gates to help ensure emergency vehicles have unrestricted access.

Public Transit:

Catch the Metro train and get off at Hills Showground station. Walk 2min to the expo.

Local bus stops are:

Doran Dr opp Hills Showground Station (Stop ID 2154398 & 2154399),

Showground Rd at Gilbert Rd (Stop ID 215416),

Showground Rd after Carrington Rd (Stop ID 215427).

Accessibility Information

This event is wheelchair accessible with:

Accessible parking available
Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms
Service animal friendly environment

Sunday

14th September 2025