Brisbane thought it would be a nice thing to throw a massive ticker tape parade for firefighters who have put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
The sentiment was there and there are loads of people wondering how best to recognise the men and women who have been battling blazes for months, as well as volunteers, service personnel and wildlife carers.
But it seems like a post-moon landing styled event is not what firies are wanting.
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United Firefighter's Union Queensland general secretary John Oliver told the Courier Mail that while it's a lovely gesture, it's not something they will be pushing for.
"I don't think professional firefighters would like to be ticketed around at some sort of parade, it goes against the grain of what they do. They don't like the fuss," Mr Oliver told the Queensland newspaper.
"We'd rather see the money spent on preventive outcomes like upgrading water hydrants and other equipment rather than see taxpayer's money wasted on a parade."
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The association's Bundaberg representative, David Morton, added to 7News: "We don't do it for the recognition. We do it because there's a commitment to the community. Up here in Bundaberg, we're just getting on with the business of fighting fires."
When the Courier Mail spoke to other firefighters, on the condition of anonymity, they didn't hold back.
"We didn't fight any f***ing fires - all we did was drive along the side of the road and put out spot fires," one firefighter said. "It's a lot of f***ing bulls***. It's a publicity stunt."
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It'll be the first type of event held in Brisbane since 2018, when athletes from the Commonwealth Games were honoured for their achievements and participation.
Despite the criticism, it seems like Brisbane City Council is pushing on with the event, whether firies like it or not.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner we needed to recognise all the hard work that these people have done over the past few months.
"We have volunteer firefighters, some of whom have dropped everything and left families and jobs behind to fight these fires interstate and across the southeast in the past few months," he said.