Find out how Fire Fighters Charity has supported service users across the UK and how you can share your story with the fire community. Click categories or regions below to filter the list of stories.
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 via My Fire Fighters Charity, and in person on our Reset Programme. Former firefighter Paul Weller didn't like to talk about his problems - but it was only after he reached crisis point that he says that changed. He now hopes his story will inspire others to seek help earlier. Dee Matthews works in Control at Heathrow Airport and shared how we helped her cope with incredibly difficult work pressures, alongside mental health challenges away from her job. Robyn Richardson not only experiences harrowing situations at work but has also been through incredibly difficult times in her personal life. Here she shares why she believes our new 24/7 Crisis Line is such a vital service. When Simon Porter, a firefighter with Essex County FRS, was involved in a horror paramotoring accident, he thought it spelled the end of his career. Here, he and his wife Gemma share how we helped him get back on the run - and boost his mental wellbeing in the process.
Kev: “I felt isolated and knew I needed to talk to someone – that’s where the charity came in”
Paul: “Talking about your problems is not a weakness, it shows strength”
Dee: “I was always one of these people that said, ‘counselling’s not for me’, but it was so helpful”
Robyn: “We are exposed to a lot of trauma in Control – the charity is a great support for us”
Gemma: “My husband came home a different person – this is my thank you to you”
