Stories

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.

A man in an orange athletic shirt stands smiling with his hands on his hips in a gym, surrounded by various workout equipment and green walls.

Steve’s story

Steve Summers has lived with the impact of a life-changing accident for decades, after it brought his fire service career to an end. Today, however, he says he's feeling "more optimistic than I have been for years".

An older man with glasses and a beard sits indoors on a mobility scooter, smiling slightly. He is wearing a light-colored t-shirt and has visible tattoos on his right arm.

Terry’s story

After years of fundraising for us, retired firefighter Terry Hogg reached out during two of the most difficult times of his life – and he says it’s been life-changing.

An older woman in a floral dress and an older man in a plaid shirt and shorts stand smiling together outside, next to a tree and a brick wall, with greenery and a building in the background.

Colin’s story

Heather Rowe chose to remember us in her will after learning of the support we offer through her close friend and retired firefighter, Colin. Here, he shares his memories of her and the legacy she leaves behind.

A man in a suit with a sunflower boutonnière smiles while speaking into a microphone and holding a paper, standing beside a floral arch decorated with yellow flowers.

Phil’s story

Firefighter Phil Cook won £10,000 on our Lottery Superdraw after years of taking part- his way of contributing to the work we do, after seeing the difference it makes first-hand.

Smiling older woman with blonde hair sits on a wooden bench outside a Harcombe House with stone and yellow columns, wearing a white shirt and glasses on her head.

Celia’s story

Celia Weller is approaching retirement after 47 years working in Fire Control. We caught up with her during a Transitions into Retirement Programme, which she says has helped her focus on her next chapter.