Cleaning up with fire service

National car wash event - in Bedfordshire

Why take your car to a car wash when you get Firefighters to do the job for you - and help a national charity?

Chief Fire Officer Paul Fuller and Firefighters from Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service (BLFRS) will be reaching for sponges and buckets on 1, 2 and 10 October and washing cars in exchange for donations to The Fire Fighters Charity.

Everyone is invited to come along to the Fire Stations with the promise of a gleaming car, the chance to raise much needed funds for the UK’s fire charity, and to take away important fire safety messages.

Fire Stations taking part:
Friday 1 October
Toddington

Saturday 2 October
Potton
Sandy (CFO Paul Fuller attending)
Stopsley (CFO Paul Fuller attending)

Sunday 10 October
Bedford

This national event sees Firefighters across the UK washing cars to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

The charity and firefighters are being sponsored by Autoglym car shampoo to make sure vehicles leave with a professional shine.

Group Commander Andy Peckham, The Fire Fighters Charity Secretary, Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service, says:

“The commitment of our firefighters and staff to fundraising is incredible and raises vital funds for a variety of projects . This fundraiser for The Fire Fighters Charity gives us a fantastic opportunity to meet people from our communities and promote important Community Fire Service initiatives.

"Whether washing cars or firefighting we are always keen to get our safety messages across to the public.

"And one sure way for people to support their local Firefighters is through the national charity fundraisers where their money is always put to good use."