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 woman wearing a yellow jacket and glasses smiles while hiking on a hillside, holding walking poles. A winding river and green fields stretch out in the valley behind her under a cloudy sky.

Francesca’s story

Francesca Saunders shares what inspired her to become one of our HOPE volunteer facilitators, after trying the online wellbeing programme herself and finding it so beneficial.

Phil’s story

Phil Martin, Chief Fire Officer of the Isles of Scilly FRS, says fundraising for us is incredibly close to his heart, after we helped him return to work following a major injury.

Two women smiling outdoors in front of a wooden-framed window; the woman in back has her hands on the shoulders of the woman in front, who is wearing sunglasses. Sunlight is shining on both of them.

Tash’s story

Tash Campbell-Bell, who works in the protection team at Royal Berkshire FRS, turned to us during one of the most challenging periods of her life and says our support was “life-changing”.

An older man and woman, both smiling and dressed in vintage-style clothing, stand outside on a sunny day at an event with tents and people in the background.

Dave’s story

Retired firefighter, Dave Stedham, found the helping hand he needed through our remote counselling after a challenging few years, including the tragic death of his son.

A smiling man wearing athletic gear and sunglasses hikes uphill with trekking poles near a coastal cliff, with the sea, grassy slope, and buildings visible in the background.

Ben’s story

Devon and Somerset Station Manager, Ben Weedon, has been having Outpatient appointments during his recovery from prostate cancer – which he says have helped him get back on the run.