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.
When Pat Johnson’s beloved husband, Bill, passed away, she not only received support from her own family – but her wider “fire family” too. She shares how, through stays at our centres and Living Well Groups, she’s gone on to establish lifelong friendships. Watch Manager Lewis Jeffery has become one of our volunteer facilitators on the HOPE Programme after discovering the difference it can make to overall mental health first-hand. Cheshire Crew Manager James McCall has shared how our Welfare team helped his family welcome an assistance dog into their lives — and how it’s transformed the world of their young son, Bodhi. Alison Byrne-Paul, who is married to a Cheshire firefighter, has been receiving support from us at Jubilee House ever since being diagnosed with a severe brain tumour. 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.
Pat: “Fire Fighters Charity has helped keep me connected to the fire family after my husband died”
Lewis: “By managing your mental wellbeing early, you’re ready when life throws challenges your way”
James: “You helped us access a therapy dog for my autistic son… we’re so grateful”
Alison: “I was given a month to live before cancer treatment… your care has been life-changing”
Andy: “The whole process from start to end was absolutely fantastic, I can’t fault anything”
