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 man with short gray hair wearing a black polo shirt sits outdoors in front of a glass railing, with an ocean and beach scene in the background. The sky is clear and there are a few umbrellas and boats visible.

Steve’s story

They’re words we hear all too often: “I thought someone else needed it more” – but as Steve Quinton, Area Manager with Avon FRS, found, support from Fire Fighters Charity is available at every stage of life.

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Drew’s story

Firefighter Drew Telfer has received counselling support as well as attending our Reset Programme at Harcombe House – both of which he says have massively improved his mental 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”.