Firefighters in Diss, Harleston, Long Stratton, East Harling and Attleborough were amongst those who raised more than £18,000 with a charity car wash

It was all good, clean fun as firefighters across the Diss Express area took part in a car-cleaning fundraiser.

The Chief’s Challenge, set by Norfolk chief fire officer Ceri Sumner, involved 27 stations across the county last weekend.

A total of £18,068.28 was raised, with £16,541 going to The Fire Fighters Charity and £1,526.46 going to local causes nominated by individual crews.

The fire service tasked its teams with trying to wash 999 vehicles across Norfolk on Saturday. They smashed the target, cleaning a total of 1,507 vehicles.

Crews in Attleborough washed 112 cars, raising £1034.64; Diss washed 73 cars, raising £1,067.44; East Harling washed 61 cars, raising £880.26; Harleston washed 50 cars, raising £642.50; and Long Stratton chipped in with 38 cars, raising £420.94.

Chief Fire Officer Ceri Sumner said: “Our service is well known for its great teamwork and community spirit.

“I was so proud of all our teams that took part and, together, they washed 1,507 cars across the county on Saturday, raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

“It was a brilliant success and I am so grateful to our staff and to the public who went along to their nearest fire station to support us.”

Among the more unusual vehicles that arrived were a digger, a fairground ride, mobility scooters, bikes and a lorry cab. Blue light colleagues also popped by, with the occasional police car and ambulance.

A couple of crews received emergency call-outs during the event.