A car wash is being held at Tisbury fire station this Saturday (March 30) in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.
The event will run from 10am to 2pm at the fire station on The Avenue. Firefighters will wash cars – and any other vehicles! – with both cash and card payment available.
Station commander Sarah Wheeler said: “The Fire Fighters Charity looks after everyone in the fire and rescue service, but they rely on fundraising to do this. We’re hoping to raise as much money as possible with this car wash, especially as it’s the Easter weekend.”
She added: “It’s also a chance to have a chat with us about being an on-call firefighter in Tisbury. We’re holding a couple of recruitment events at the end of April, so if you’re interested in helping the local community and earning some extra money, come and see us!”
The Fire Fighters Charity provides rehabilitation, recuperation and mental health support to all current and retired members of the fire and rescue service in the UK. More information can be found at www.firefighterscharity.org.uk
If you’re interested in becoming an on-call firefighter in Tisbury, please visit www.dwfire.org.uk/on-call-firefighters for more about what the job involves.
Pictured: Charity car wash at Mere Fire Station on Saturday 16th March. In the picture “Mere Firefighters Car Washers” are at work, Kelly Gasson on wheels, Steve Pester on “smiles”, Ben Avery on boot and Assistant Chief Andy Cole on brush. Visitors to Mere as well as those more local attended. The weather pleasant and the firefighters made everyone welcome all. Card and cash were all taken and added to the Fire Fighters Charity. Picture and text by George Jeans