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.

Region: London

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.

Julie’s story

Julie Tan and her family chose to collect donations for us at her dad's funeral, as a tribute to his incredible career in the fire service – and the support he received in retirement.

A firefighter in full uniform stands holding a helmet and gloves in front of a red fire truck, with the word

Phil’s story

London firefighter Phil Barton cycled 550 miles round our three centres, raising thousands, after seeing the impact those funds can have first-hand.

A portrait of Steve Norman, a former Deputy Assistant Commissioner for London Fire Brigade, smiling in an outdoor setting. in front of the London city skyline.

Steve story

Steve Norman, former Deputy Assistant Commissioner at LFB, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago. He’s now sharing his story to raise awareness of the disease – and the difference understanding and support can make.

Two men pose after a race. One stands wearing a red shirt, medal, and hat, smiling with his arm around the other man, who sits in a wheelchair, covered in an orange blanket, also wearing a medal. A race banner is behind them.

Dan’s story

Retired London firefighter John Chart is living with motor neurone disease and his positivity and strength have inspired his friend, firefighter Dan Ascough, to push him round the London Marathon in April in the same wheelchair used by Rob Burrow.