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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.

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An elderly man wearing glasses, a suit, and a paper crown sits next to a smiling woman with curly hair. They are close together in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Julie: “Being able to support firefighters like our late Dad seems the perfect legacy”

Julie Tan and her family chose to collect donations for us at her dad's funeral, as a tribute to his incredible career in the fire service – and the support he received in retirement.

30 Jun 2026

A firefighter in full uniform stands holding a helmet and gloves in front of a red fire truck, with the word

Phil: “If my journey with mental health resonates with one person then it’s worth sharing”

London firefighter Phil Barton cycled 550 miles round our three centres, raising thousands, after seeing the impact those funds can have first-hand.

19 Jun 2026

A smiling man in a red shirt and a woman in a white shirt, both wearing sunglasses, sit outside in bright sunlight with a beige wall behind them.

Rob and Liz: “Fire Fighters Charity has wrapped its arms around us after some difficult years”

Former on-call firefighter, Rob Barks, and his wife, Liz, have received nursing support, physiotherapy and mental wellbeing care after a challenging few years.

17 Jun 2026

An older woman with curly white hair, wearing a black embroidered blouse, stands in front of a dark backdrop holding a glass award that reads

Michele: “Volunteering and fundraising are a huge part of my life – they are a privilege to do”

Michele Carter worked for Cambridgeshire FRS for 34 years and has dedicated decades to raising funds and awareness of the support available to working and retired colleagues.

02 Jun 2026

A person wearing a yellow and red rescue suit stands outdoors near a river, smiling at the camera. Behind them are bare trees, a parking area, and a sign that reads

Euan: “I went from struggling to get out of bed to being back on the run – it was incredible”

Bedfordshire firefighter Euan Irwin feared his career in the fire service could be over when he suffered a major back injury – but he says tailored care and support helped him get back on the run.

12 May 2026

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