The annual emergency services day was held at Bunnings Warehouse on Saturday and crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Police Rescue came along.

And while temperatures might have soared to the mid 30s, emergency crews still fired up the barbecue to welcome in the crowds.

A number of emergency vehicles and fire trucks were brought along so that people young and old could take a look and ask questions.

SPEAKING of Bathurst’s emergency services, Parade was reminded once again what a tough job they have some days in helping the community.

Severe fire danger and a total fire ban for four consecutive days meant that many of them have been on high alert.

Fires have ignited and the health of very young and old people was a focus as the mercury soared to the high 30s.

While some of Bathurst’s emergency personnel are paid staff, many others give up their time to help those in need with no payment at all.

Firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Services and Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a number of fires across the weekend that were sparked by hot, dry and windy conditions.

But, the worst, Parade would imagine, was a multi-agency response to a glider crash at Eglinton on Sunday afternoon.

The horrific crash killed the 75-year-old pilot who was the sole occupant of the powered glider.

Subsequently, a grass fire ignited and quickly spread to an area of three hectares.

Some firefighters begun tackling the quick-moving grass fire, while others were tasked to the glider.

Parade has not doubt it must have been a horrible situation for everyone.

And, yes, while attending emergencies is a job, or a role, that they signed up for, Parade would like to give a big shout out to the men and women who gave their time and efforts during this incident.