January 16, 2018 10.07 am This story is over 73 months old

Lincolnshire firefighters break Santa sleigh charity record

Record-breaking fundraising.

The festive season might be over, but Lincolnshire firefighters still have a reason to celebrate.

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue collected a record-breaking £30,000 by touring the county with Santa on a musical sleigh over the Christmas period.

The donations collected will be distributed to Fire Fighters Charity and other causes and institutions like St Barnabas Hospice.

The fire department has thanked all the residents for their generous donations.

“It’s amazing to see the work and commitment that our firefighters put in to raising funds for charity, but also how warmly welcomed and supported throughout the county they were in the communities they serve,” said Mark Baxter, Area Manager Response.

The Fire Fighters Charity helps and supports current and ex-firemen and their families through these donations.