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.

Will’s story

Will Raeper, an on-call firefighter with North Yorkshire FRS, received our support when a serious injury meant he faced months off work from his day job, with a dramatic cut to his income.

Kev’s story

Kev Fyfe, a firefighter with Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS, has dedicated his spare time to fundraising for us after receiving our support online and in person on our Reset Programme.

Barry’s story

Retired Lancashire firefighter Barry Hornsby saw his life turned upside down when he suffered a stroke while playing golf. However, with our teams’ help, he’s now able to walk again and is focusing on the future.

Eilidh’s story

Dougie Naismith was injured in the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash in 2013 and his daughter, Eilidh, says the mental impact it had on him never left him before his tragic suicide. Here, she shares their story…

Grace’s story

Grace Moore’s beloved dad, Andrew, died by suicide in February 2020. Here, she shares how she and her family have coped with their grief and why they’re wholeheartedly supporting our Crisis Line.