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.
Joyce Glover, an Admin Assistant with Tyne and Wear FRS, says the impact our support had on her husband Terry was life-changing after he suffered a stroke - which had impacted his mental health. Watch Manager Caroline Saunderson attended one of our Kickstart Programmes after feeling like she was in a rut. She says having a focused week, just for her, was exactly what she needed to rejig her lifestyle. Cory Whitworth feared his firefighting career could be over when he was injured while playing rugby in 2022. However, he says your donations ensured he had the right support to help him get back on the run. Keith and Gillian Lupton have visited Jubilee House, our centre in Cumbria, three times – providing Keith, who suffered a stroke, with one-to-one support from our Nursing team, while offering Gillian a break. Steve Johnson has been one of our dedicated volunteers from the moment he started in Cleveland Fire Brigade in 1992. Now, as he retires from his job, he reveals why his roles have been so rewarding – and why he hopes to continue into the future.
Joyce: “Your donations not only helped save my marriage, but my husband’s life too”
Caroline: “You’ve got to look after yourself before you can try to help someone else”
Cory: “Getting back to work when I did was largely down to the help I had from the charity”
Gillian: “I care for my husband full-time – visiting you is a much-needed break for both of us”
Steve: “I’ve been volunteering here for 30 years – I’d encourage anyone to get involved”
