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.
Retired firefighter, Ken Brown, suffered a stroke in 2010 which left him with limited mobility. Here, he shares how our nursing team at Jubilee House helped him build the strength to walk again. Scottish firefighter Dan Cook visited Jubilee House, our centre in Penrith, earlier this year after injuring his leg – and says the support he received helped him get back on the run. Surbjit Ghuman, who’s married to an IT Support Officer with West Midlands FRS, attended our Women’s Wellbeing Week and made lifelong friendships – while boosting her overall wellbeing. Nikki Bridges works as a wholetime and on-call firefighter with Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS. Here, she recalls attending one of our weeks dedicated to single parents at Harcombe House… 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.
Ken: “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the nursing team”
Dan: “Everything was dialled down to my individual needs… I just didn’t expect that”
Surbjit: “I was fearful of the unknown, but I’m so glad I broke that barrier”
Nikki: “Having a week at Harcombe House with other solo parents was amazing”
Paul: “Talking about your problems is not a weakness, it shows strength”
