LEETON'S vital emergency services network will band together this weekend united behind two causes dear to many.
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As part of fundraising for the five Leeton firefighters preparing to complete the Firies Climb for MND, the day will raise money not just for that component, but also the town's Volunteer Rescue Association.
Titled "Leeton emergency services day", the event is open to all residents to attend and be part of with just a gold coin entry required.
The town's Fire and Rescue, Volunteer Rescue Association, paramedics, police, RFS, SES and the Rapid Relief Team will all be on hand to give demonstrations on the day, show people through their vehicles, a free barbecue and much more.
Leeton Fire and Rescue has five of their firefighters - Emma Tyrrell, Kirk Walker, Ben Boots, Mathew Smith and Ethan Lord - all participating in the Firies Climb for MND on November 9 at the Sydney Tower.
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Funds raised on the day will not only go towards that cause, but also the Leeton Volunteer Rescue Association, which relies solely on fundraising and donations to keep its vital work going.
"Half the funds will go to the MND climb and the other half will go to the VRA to pay for some of their new tools and equipment they have purchased," Mr Walker said.
"We will have all emergency services vehicle here on the day, so big kids and little kids can go through them and have a look.
"We should also have highway patrol here as well.
"There will be demonstrations as well.
"We'll combine who we expect to have (on hand) during an incident. So for example, a motor vehicle accident, with a combined agency response.
"That will involve police, fire, VRA and ambulance. There'll be more demonstrations as well."
Activities for young people will also be on hand, as well as raffles to help kick the fundraising along.
"It's a good chance for people to get up close and personal with emergency services," Mr Walker said.
The event will be held at the Hydro car park on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
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