SEE a range of live demonstrations of crash and emergency simulations at the Sunshine Coast Emergency Services Community Expo today - Saturday, October 15 - 320 Nicklin Way, Kawana, from 11am to 3.30pm.

Meet your police and emergency services personnel - this time, without being involved in an incident or accident - and try some skill sessions such as knot-tying or tarping a roof.

Test your ability in the Safe Driver simulator on site with a range of obstacles such as, beer goggles and a drug impairment program.

The expo aims to showcase skills used by police and emergency services personnel in their daily roles.

Exhibitors include all emergency services such as SES Rural Fire and Fire and Rescue, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Red Cross, Urban Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving, PCYC Cadets, and Wildlife Warriors.

While the Police and Emergency Services Games continue nearby at Sunshine Coast Stadium, today also marks the start of national State Emergency Service Week - a chance to say thank you to our valuable volunteers.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll said there were more than 6000 active SES volunteers across Queensland who dedicated thousands of hours to their communities.

"Last financial year alone, SES volunteers from around the state contributed over 500,000 hours of their time to help Queenslanders,” Ms Carroll said.

"Our dedicated SES volunteers provide much-appreciated assistance to communities across the state every time they are called upon.

"They help communities during and after severe weather events, they search for the missing, rescue the stranded, and also support other agencies with road crash rescues and traffic management.

"This week we wholeheartedly thank our volunteers for their selfless contribution to communities, and we're urging everyone in Queensland to do the same.”

QFES Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Services Volunteers Mike Wassing said SES volunteers would be recognised officially during award ceremonies across the state.

"As a symbol of appreciation, outstanding SES volunteers will be presented with an award during one state ceremony, and several regional ceremonies,” Mr Wassing said.

"The volunteers recognised during these ceremonies have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and service to their communities and deserve our congratulations.

"Every single one of our volunteers plays an integral role in our state, and we are grateful to have such amazing individuals bolstering the SES.”

For more information on what an SES volunteer's role entails or to become a member, visit www.ses.qld.gov.au.