EMERGENCY
SERVICES DAY RETURNS for 2026!

Thursday 6 August

The North West’s biggest celebration of the emergency services returned to Trafford Centre on Thursday 6 August, bringing together visitors, emergency service teams, and community partners for a memorable day.

Free family event

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this free, family-friendly event from 10am to 4pm. It was a fantastic day filled with action, hands-on activities and fascinating insights into the work of our emergency services.

Visitors had the opportunity to get up close to around 50 emergency service vehicles, enjoy live demonstrations and explore interactive displays showcasing the skills, equipment and dedication required to keep our region safe every day.

Held on Car Parks 10 & 11 outside The Great Hall, the event brought together teams from more than 50 organisations, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, North West Ambulance Service, Greater Manchester Police, the British Army, RNLI and many others. From cutting-edge equipment to vintage vehicles, there was plenty to discover, offering a unique insight into how the emergency services have evolved over the years.

A huge thank you to all the organisations that took part and to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

MEET FIREMAN SAM AND CHASE & MARSHALL FROM PAW PATROL

There was loads for families to enjoy too, with appearances from Fireman Sam PLUS Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol, free face painting, and live performances from local choirs throughout the day. A brilliant day out for all ages – and a great way to say thank you to the everyday heroes in our community.

What exciting things happened?

10am: Event opens

10:20am – 10:30am: TC Marquee: Opening Speeches

10:30am – 3:30pm: Character Marquee: Fireman Sam, Chase & Marshall

11am– 3:30pm: FP Marquee: Face Painters

11am – 11:15am: Display arena: Under Slinging Demonstration, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

11:20am – 11:30am: Display arena: Fire Cadet Demonstration, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

11:30am – 12noon: TC Marquee: Bury Fire Choir Performance

12noon – 12:30pm: Display arena: Road Traffic Collision Display, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

12:30pm – 1pm: TC Marquee: Interviews with North West Ambulance Service and Ministry of Defence

1pm – 1:20pm: Display arena: Fire Investigation Dog Demonstration, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

1:30pm – 2pm: TC Marquee: We Are MD Performance

2pm – 2:30pm: Display arena: Under Slinging Demonstration, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

2:30pm – 3pm: TC Marquee: We Are MD Performance

3pm – 3:15pm Display arena: Under Slinging Demonstration, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

3:20pm – 3:30pm Display arena: Fire Cadet Demonstration, Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

3:30pm – 4pm: TC Marquee: Interviews with Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service

4pm: Event closes

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See everyone who attended our event.

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Emergency Services Day FAQ

Orient 10 & 11 car park, which is located outside the Great Hall and next to the Summer Fair.

Thursday 6^th August, 10am – 4pm.

We hope to see Emergency Services Day return for 2027 – keep your eye on our website and social for updates!

The event is on an outdoor car park on one level, and is fully accessible. Please note, Emergency Services Day is a very popular event with busy crowds and music. We expect some activities, such as facepainting and character appearances, to be extremely popular and you may need to queue. If this may be overwhelming for yourself or your child, please use your discretion when deciding if this event will be comfortable for you. If you need a quiet space, please head to our Guest Services Lounge (next to M&S) and our team will be happy to support you.