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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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A woman wearing sunglasses and a floral dress stands on a dock in front of several white boats. She holds a colorful striped sweater and smiles, with the harbor and blue sky in the background.

Nerys: “The charity was brilliant throughout my physical recovery and following a bereavement”

Nerys Thomas, a Central Response Officer for Mid and West Wales FRS, shares her experience of both our physical health support following an injury, and a Rest and Recharge stay after a family bereavement.

11 Mar 2025

Andy: “The whole process from start to end was absolutely fantastic, I can’t fault anything”

Merseyside firefighter, Andy Haslem, received support from us at Jubilee House following surgery on his knee and says it helped him get back on the run and build his confidence again.

28 Feb 2025

Helen: “You offered respite and financial aid after my daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury”

Helen Martin has visited Harcombe House with her daughter Holly ever since she was involved in a devastating riding accident. Here, she shares how we’ve supported her and her family…

10 Feb 2025

Lynn: “I’ve been supporting Fire Fighters Charity for 45 years – it’s a lifetime connection”

Lynn Bow and her late husband, Graham, helped by the FRS and other colleagues, set up the West Midlands Fire Service Charity Shop and she's continued running it at Open Days since he passed away – raising thousands for us.

06 Feb 2025

Steve: “I think firefighters my age can be too proud… don’t dismiss it, this is our charity”

Retired Greater Manchester firefighter Steve Dyer recently spent a week at Marine Court for some time to rest and recharge after a series of health battles.

09 Jan 2025

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