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Emergency services show and tell a hit with the kids

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Families had the chance to get up close to the friendly police horses.
Camera IconFamilies had the chance to get up close to the friendly police horses. Credit: Picture: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer

Emergency services sirens, police horses and delighted children brought Gnarojin Park to life last Friday on the last day of summer holidays.

The Narrogin Blue Light Unit liaised with police departments in Perth to organise the family-friendly Code Blue community event.

Narrogin police Sgt Heidi Melia said this year’s event focused on a back to school message.

“When the kids sign up for laser tag, we can then keep in touch with them to see if they’re going to school,” Sgt Melia said.

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DFES acting Supt for the Upper Great Southern Terry Shehan and Narrogin police sergeant Heidi Melia.
Camera IconDFES acting Supt for the Upper Great Southern Terry Shehan and Narrogin police sergeant Heidi Melia. Credit: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer

Activities included a water slide, bouncy castle and the chance to see police horses, motorbikes and a dog handler up close.

A car accident simulation demonstrated how emergency services work together to save lives.

Jaylam Ugle on the police motorbike.
Camera IconJaylam Ugle on the police motorbike.
Free laser tag was a hit with the town's children.
Camera IconFree laser tag was a hit with the town's children. Credit: Picture: Kellie Balaam
Narrogin police were in charge of cooking the sausage sizzle.
Camera IconNarrogin police were in charge of cooking the sausage sizzle. Credit: Picture: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer
Narrogin and districts emergency services worked together in the car accident demonstration.
Camera IconNarrogin and districts emergency services worked together in the car accident demonstration. Credit: Picture: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer
Emergency simulation group photo.
Camera IconEmergency simulation group photo.
Sen. Sgt Bouwman & DFES officer Grant Hansen.
Camera IconSen. Sgt Bouwman & DFES officer Grant Hansen. Credit: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer
Police dog Dakota loved the attention at Narrogin's Code Blue event.
Camera IconPolice dog Dakota loved the attention at Narrogin's Code Blue event. Credit: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer
Narrogin SES medical in charge Elizabeth Oberholzer and local manager Mauritz Oberholzer.
Camera IconNarrogin SES medical in charge Elizabeth Oberholzer and local manager Mauritz Oberholzer. Credit: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer
Kade Kulker on the DFES slippery slide.
Camera IconKade Kulker on the DFES slippery slide.
Skylah Rowe on the DFES slippery slide.
Camera IconSkylah Rowe on the DFES slippery slide. Credit: Kellie Balaam/Narrogin Observer
Children having fun on the train ride.
Camera IconChildren having fun on the train ride. Credit: Balaam/Narrogin Observer

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