About us

We provide life-long care and support for the UK’s fire family

Who we are

We’re the UK fire family’s charity, providing timely clinical care and wellbeing support to members of the UK’s fire services and their families, helping them to adapt to physical, emotional and social challenges, to adapt to conditions, injuries and illness, and to transition to life after service.

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About Fire Fighters Charity

Our philosophy

How we help

Service user stories

Our leadership

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Our history

We’re here for the whole UK fire family

You’re eligible for our help if you are one of the following*

UK Fire and Rescue Service employees
Former UK Fire and Rescue Service employees
Works firefighters
Former works firefighters
Dependants of serving or former fire services personnel or works fire fighters*
Fire Services Volunteers
UK Fire Cadets

Enquire about support

At Fire Fighters Charity, we provide care and support based on eligibility and assessment of need. We reserve the right to determine the priority, type, location and timing of our care and support offering to each individual. These decisions are made with care and in alignment with our values, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities.

*qualifying criteria may apply

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Service user voice and participation strategy

We believe services are always stronger when they’re shaped by the voices of the people who use them. When you share your perspective, you’re not just giving feedback – you’re helping us build something that is relevant, trusted and potentially life-changing.

You can find full details on our approach and how you can get involved in our service user voice and participation strategy.

Service User Participation Strategy