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A great time was had by New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) members who marched on Saturday night in the 2017 Mardi Gras, including many volunteers who travelled from regional areas of NSW to take part in the celebration.

Over 90 members represented the NSW SES in the parade, with NSW SES members participating for the ninth year in a row. The members brought to the parade plenty of energy and colour with their vibrant rainbow flag t-shirt paired with their orange overalls, along with a brightly decorated NSW SES rescue truck prepared just for the parade.

NSW SES Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jennifer Finlay said this was an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our country and within the NSW SES.

"The event provided an opportunity to NSW communities to recognise the efforts of all of our volunteers, and all of the emergency services in NSW, who are ready to protect the community every day of the year”, said Ms Finlay.

"The reception they received was enormously encouraging for our volunteers as the community are very grateful for the support they provide to those in need.

"The night also provided an opportunity for our volunteers to spread the word about flood and storm safety”, she said.

To learn more about the roles in the NSW SES and submit an online application, go to www.ses.nsw.gov.au