Rochdale fire fighters put a shine onto cars

Fire fighters in Rochdale cleaning a car at the charity car wash

Fire fighters in Rochdale were out in full force today (Saturday 2 October 2010) for this year’s charity car wash.

The Fire Fighters Charity National Car Wash 2010 is taking place at fire stations all over the country.

Rochdale's Green Watch along with off duty fire fighters attended to put a shine back onto cars.

The fire fighters also used the event to pass on fire safety information as requested, offering free Home Fire Risk Assessments, where if needed, smoke alarms are provided free of charge

Steve Webb from Rochdale Fire Station said: “Despite fire fighters best efforts, fire fighters see first hand how fire can destroy lives and devastate communities on a daily basis. By learning more about safety around the home, lives can be saved.

“It is also a fantastic way to raise essential funds for The Fire Fighters Charity in order to continue to support those in need.”

County Fire Officer Steve McGuirk said: “The National Car Wash Day is a great opportunity for us to raise money for a worthwhile cause which has benefited many fire fighters and their families over the years.”

The Fire Fighters Charity is the official organisation which exists for fire fighters during their times of need and assists over 13,000 injured individuals every year by providing pioneering treatment and support services.

The Rochdale fire fighters hope to have raised in the region of £350.