16 December 2008

Firefighters from Buckingham Fire Station raised £140 for charity on Saturday.

Two fire engines joined in the annual Christmas Parade through the town centre, with crews from Blue Watch and the Retained Duty System collecting money in buckets for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Firefighter Kieron Thomas said: “Despite the driving rain continuing throughout the afternoon local shoppers responded magnificently and we are really pleased that we were able to raise this amount for a really good cause.

"Thank you to all those taking part, and thank you to Watch Manager Stafford and the retained crew for their continued support."

The Fire Fighters Charity is a national charity which provides assistance to serving and retired fire and rescue service staff, their families and dependants.