Michele’s story
Michele Carter worked for Cambridgeshire FRS for 34 years and has dedicated decades to raising funds and awareness of the support available to working and retired colleagues.
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.
Lynn Bow and her late husband, Graham, helped by the FRS and other colleagues, set up the West Midlands Fire Service Charity Shop and she's continued running it at Open Days since he passed away – raising thousands for us. Firefighter Rachel Streeting, from Warwickshire FRS, received our support following a back injury which she feared could end her career on operational duty – and she says we helped her mental health, as well as physical. Kayleigh McInnes, who became one of our valued Station Reps within months of joining Scottish FRS, went on to run the London Marathon for us, having seen both her dad and grandad helped over the years. Steve Johnson has been one of our dedicated volunteers from the moment he started in Cleveland Fire Brigade in 1992. Now, as he retires from his job, he reveals why his roles have been so rewarding – and why he hopes to continue into the future.
Lynn’s story
Rachel: “You helped me gain the mental confidence to carry my job out after recovery”
Kayleigh: “Many don’t have access to these services… the fact we do is amazing”
Steve: “I’ve been volunteering here for 30 years – I’d encourage anyone to get involved”
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