diff --git a/dev-packages/e2e-tests/test-applications/node-firebase/firestore.rules b/dev-packages/e2e-tests/test-applications/node-firebase/firestore.rules
index 260e089a299b..20db64464c57 100644
--- a/dev-packages/e2e-tests/test-applications/node-firebase/firestore.rules
+++ b/dev-packages/e2e-tests/test-applications/node-firebase/firestore.rules
@@ -3,16 +3,8 @@ rules_version='2'
 service cloud.firestore {
   match /databases/{database}/documents {
     match /{document=**} {
-      // This rule allows anyone with your database reference to view, edit,
-      // and delete all data in your database. It is useful for getting
-      // started, but it is configured to expire after 30 days because it
-      // leaves your app open to attackers. At that time, all client
-      // requests to your database will be denied.
-      //
-      // Make sure to write security rules for your app before that time, or
-      // else all client requests to your database will be denied until you
-      // update your rules.
-      allow read, write: if request.time < timestamp.date(2025, 8, 17);
+      // general access within this test app's emulator is fine
+      allow read, write: if true;
     }
   }
 }