DRIVERS will have the chance to brush up on their knowledge of fire safety while receiving a gleaming polish for their cars.

Firefighters at stations across Dorset are taking part in the Firefighters’ Charity car wash day this Saturday.

Crews will be prepared with buckets and sponges and inviting people to make a donation for the annual fundraising event.

Among the stations taking part are Bere Regis (10am-3pm), Gillingham (10am-2pm), Shaftesbury (10am-2pm) and Charmouth (10am-4pm).

Richard Cowley, a firefighter at Ferndown and a Firefighters’ Charity representative, said: “Fire services see first hand how fire can destroy lives and devastate communities on a daily basis.

“If we can educate people about safety around the home, lives can be saved. Also we want to raise money to help injured colleagues and provide the essential support services to their families.”