A CAR wash run by Crediton firefighters at Crediton Fire Station on Saturday, March 7 has been hailed the busiest yet!

Firefighters hard at work on the long line of cars at the charity car wash. AQ 5856
Firefighters hard at work on the long line of cars at the charity car wash. AQ 5856 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The event was due to run from 10am to 2pm but with a queue of cars formed before the start time it was decided to start early.

Natalie Searle from The Firefighters’ Charity helped out at the car wash. AQ 5800
Natalie Searle from The Firefighters’ Charity helped out at the car wash. AQ 5800 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Former Crediton firefighter Reg Barker returned to volunteer at the fundraiser car wash. AQ 5851
Former Crediton firefighter Reg Barker returned to volunteer at the fundraiser car wash. AQ 5851 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The queue of waiting cars continued throughout the event, the firefighters working hard for more than four hours.

Hard at work cleaning the wheels on a car. AQ 5820
Hard at work cleaning the wheels on a car. AQ 5820 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Washing a car at the charity car wash. AQ 5831
Washing a car at the charity car wash. AQ 5831 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

They were raising funds for the Fire Fighters Charity which offers specialist lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives, helping all serving and retired firefighters and their families.

Pressure washing away the dirt on one of the vehicles. AQ 5801
Pressure washing away the dirt on one of the vehicles. AQ 5801 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Having a laugh while washing another car. AQ 5843
Having a laugh while washing another car. AQ 5843 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The crew were thrilled to raise £932 for the charity and thank all who supported them.