Who we support

We provide clinical care, personal wellbeing and practical support for every member of the fire service, and their families, whenever it’s needed.

Individuals working in a UK Fire and Rescue Service

This includes wholetime and/or on-call firefighters, Control staff, people working in support roles and Works fire service personnel.

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Former employees of a UK Fire and Rescue Service

Anyone who’s retired or left their role with a UK fire service in any of the above roles.

Learn more about our support after you have left the service

UK Fire and Rescue Service volunteers

Anyone who holds an official volunteer position for Fire Fighters Charity or a UK Fire and Rescue Service.

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UK Fire Cadets

Anyone engaged in a recognised Fire Services Youth Scheme.

Learn more about our support for fire cadets.

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Families

Our services are available to the close family members and dependents of those who serve or have served as above, as they may be affected by the pressures of fire service life.*

Learn more about our support for families.

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 everyone. These decisions are made with care and in alignment with our values, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities.

*qualifying criteria may apply

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We provide clinical care, personal wellbeing and practical support for every member of the fire service, and their families, whenever it’s needed.

Strength starts with reaching out. Do that and we can help you or your family deal with whatever you’re facing.  We’re independent from the fire service and we’ll work with you in confidence to help you move forward.

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Stories of support

Everyone needs support sometimes. Hear from some of the people Fire Fighters Charity has helped to move forward with positive change, personal achievement, progress and transformation in their health and wellbeing.
Stories
Merrick attended the Fire Fighters Charity's Reset Programme