Firefighters splashing out for charity

Firefighters in Cheshire are hoping to swap buckets of water for buckets of cash.

They are getting ready to roll up their sleeves to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity with annual car washes at the fire stations in Wilmslow, Knutsford, Crewe, Frodsham and Winsford.

The times and dates of the car washes are:

• Wilmslow Fire Station - Saturday 29th February - 10am - 4pm

• Knutsford Fire Station - Sunday 15th March - 11am - 4pm

• Crewe Fire Station - Saturday 21st March - 10am - 2pm

• Frodsham Fire Station - Sunday 29th March - 10am - 3pm

• Winsford Fire Station - Sunday 19th April - 10am - 2pm

• More dates to be added soon.

Firefighter Stuart Plaskett, who is The Fire Fighters Charity co-ordinator for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, said:

“We want to raise as much money as we can for this vital charity that provides essential respite, recuperation and rehabilitation for sick and injured firefighters and their families.

“As such we would really appreciate as many motorists as possible bringing their cars along to have them washed in return for a donation.

“As well as washing cars, we’ll also be offering all motorists vital road safety advice, which could save their lives.”

North West Chair of The Fire Fighters Charity and Chief Fire Officer Mark Cashin said: “The charity car wash is a great way to not only increase awareness of road safety but also to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity, which has provided assistance to serving and retired firefighters for more than 75 years.”