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.
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.
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.
After almost three decades spent protecting others, retired firefighter Neil Adair is now facing his own toughest challenge: living with motor neurone disease. Thanks to a garage conversion, however, he’s been able to remain at home with his loved ones.
Gloucestershire Watch Manager, Amy Brown, has shared her experience of our Reset Programme at Harcombe House – and how it sparked deep friendships with others across the fire services community.
After years of issues with his legs, Ray became unable to climb the stairs in his home. He’s since had a stairlift fitted and says it’s given him his independence back.
