Firefighters at the Lancaster Fire Station are inviting the public to bring their vehicles for a cleaning on Saturday, 11 April 2026, to help raise money for two important causes. The event will take place at the station on Cable Street between 10am and 2pm, with both cash and contactless payments accepted.
The car wash is part of the National Car Wash campaign, an annual fundraising effort held by The Fire Fighters Charity. As part of this initiative, the brand Autoglym provides the cleaning products used by fire crews across the country.
All proceeds from the day will be split equally between The Fire Fighters Charity and Mind. The Fire Fighters Charity works to support the mental and physical wellbeing of fire service personnel and their families, relying entirely on donations rather than government funding. Lancashire Mind provides vital mental health support and services across the county, assisting more than 7,000 people in 2024.
The Lancaster crew, which consists of both full-time and on-call firefighters, has seen significant support for the event online, with many residents engaging with the announcement. The local station is part of the wider Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, which operates with an £80.5 million budget for the 2026-27 year.
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