Hundreds of people - young and old - took the chance to get up close to a variety of Northland's emergency services.
The annual Caring for Northland Emergency Services Family Fun Day was held at Whangārei's Kensington Park on Sunday.
Fire, ambulance, police, Northland Rescue Helicopter, Red Cross, Kamo Scouts, Northland Search and Rescue, surf lifesaving and more were all set up at the park.