Rapid Relief Team serves 300 meals at GC training
RRT served 300 meals to QLD emergency workers during Gold Coast training with four frontline agencies taking part.
What’s happening?
Queensland’s firefighters, paramedics and police were supported by the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) as they came together for a day of sharpening their skills through mock emergency scenarios on the Gold Coast.
The training featured road crash rescue drills with participation from Rural Fire Service Queensland, Queensland Fire Department, Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police.
Why it matters
The training gave emergency service teams the opportunity to practise and refine their response to real-life incidents in a controlled setting.
Support from the RRT ensured participants could focus on their drills while being well-fed and energised throughout the day.
Local impact
Local RRT volunteers prepared and served 300 meals to the first responders. Breakfast included bacon and egg rolls with hash browns, while lunch featured the team’s Signature Burgers paired with barista-made coffee.
By the numbers
300 meals provided to emergency service participants.
4 Queensland emergency service agencies involved in the training.
More than 16,000 RRT volunteers now serve communities across Australia and internationally.
Zoom in
RRT Local Team Leader Stephen Taylor said the volunteers were always happy to support training days like this for all emergency services across Australia.
“All of the attendees are taking time out of their weekends and in this case, braving the rain, in order to ensure they are ready to respond to a range of emergency situations to the best of their ability,” he said.
Zoom out
The Rapid Relief Team is the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
Established in 2013, the organisation began with a focus on providing meals and support to emergency services in times of disaster and crisis. Since then, it has expanded to more than 16,000 volunteers and continues to support frontline workers and communities through food, donations and events.
What to look for next?
For more information about the Rapid Relief Team and its work with emergency services and communities, visit www.rrtglobal.org.