Firefighters in Watford and Rickmansworth soaked more than 100 cars this afternoon as they raised cash for charity.

Crews at both stations ran car washes to raise money for the Firefighters Charity, which provides help and support to injured firefighters and their families.

Station commander at Rickmansworth Phil Smith said: “It is a chance for the lads to come in and get the boss wet, raise some money for what is a great charity and also an opportunity for us to sign people up for safety check visits to their homes.”

The events were part of a national car wash event, organised by the charity, and fire stations across the country took part.

Rickmansworth station mascot, Welephant, stood at the entrance waving people in and had attracted about 50 cars by 2pm.

Crews at the Rectory Road station have raised more than £3,000 for the Firefighters Charity, which is entirely funded through donations, over the past two years.

Watford crews also raised about £500 at today's event, which ran from 11am until 4pm.