Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo 2026 – Bribie Island
Get ready for an action-packed day of excitement, learning, and family fun at the Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo on Sunday 27 September 2026. Held from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Brennan Park, Bongaree, this free community event gives visitors a rare opportunity to get up close to the people, vehicles, and equipment that help keep our communities safe every day.
Perfect for families, aspiring emergency service personnel, and anyone interested in community safety, the Expo brings together a wide range of emergency service organisations for a morning packed with interactive displays, live demonstrations, educational activities, and hands-on experiences. From sounding the sirens in a police car to trying out firefighting equipment, there’s plenty to keep visitors of all ages entertained.
🚒 Meet Your Local Heroes
Meet the incredible men and women from emergency service organisations who work tirelessly to protect our communities. Learn about their roles, ask questions, and discover how you can become involved through volunteering and community programs.
🚓 Interactive Displays & Demonstrations
Get hands-on with emergency service equipment and enjoy a range of exciting activities including:
- Sounding the sirens in a police vehicle
- Exploring emergency response vehicles
- Using a fire hose on a rural firefighting truck
- Looking inside an ambulance
- Participating in emergency service simulations
- Learning valuable safety and life-saving skills
Visitors can also enjoy impressive demonstrations showcasing the skills and expertise of emergency personnel.
🌊 On-Water Displays & Activations
One of the highlights of the Expo is the exciting on-water displays, giving visitors a closer look at marine emergency operations and rescue capabilities. Interactive activations throughout the day provide even more opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences.
🎨 Family Fun & Kids Activities
Young visitors will love the range of activities designed especially for them, including face painting and the popular Ready Rangers Passport Activity. Collect stickers from participating groups and complete your passport for a chance to win one of two fantastic prize packs valued at $500.
🍔 Food Trucks & Refreshments
When it’s time to refuel, choose from a selection of food trucks serving delicious meals, snacks, and refreshments throughout the event. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a family lunch, there will be plenty of tasty options available.
✨ With emergency vehicles, live demonstrations, interactive activities, food trucks, and plenty of opportunities to meet local heroes, the Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo promises a fun and educational day out for the whole family.
🛏️ Make Petrie Mill Motel Your Event Base
Travelling to Bribie Island for the Expo? Make a weekend of it with a stay at Petrie Mill Motel. Conveniently located within easy reach of Bribie Island and many of Moreton Bay’s major events, it offers comfortable accommodation, modern amenities, and a relaxing place to unwind after a day of family fun and adventure.