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.

Caroline’s story

Watch Manager Caroline Saunderson attended one of our Kickstart Programmes after feeling like she was in a rut. She says having a focused week, just for her, was exactly what she needed to rejig her lifestyle.

Hayley’s story

Firefighter Hayley Chesterman had never used our services before her husband was left hospitalised with a blood infection – but she says seeing the support he’s had has made her feel “protected” in the years ahead.

Keith’s story

Northern Ireland firefighter Keith Shields faced months off work when he was left dealing with long-term symptoms of Covid-19 – before being told he had three blocked arteries in his heart. He says our Hope Programme helped him deal with the mental toll it had on him.

Erin & Fionn’s story

Firefighter Erin Brown shares why it's so important to strengthen ties between local fire crews and their communities, to highlight the incredible work done by on-call staff.

Rachel’s story

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.