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.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight firefighter, Sophie Hodgson – who was previously crowned Mrs Wales - received support following a back injury and says the mental wellbeing benefits along the way helped with her return to the job she loves. Retired firefighter David Marshall shares how we’ve supported him three times since he retired – and why he’d encourage all former personnel to continue donating after they leave the fire service. Jacqui Marwick, a Community Safety Advisor with Lancashire FRS, shares how we supported her and how it inspired an epic fundraiser in 2024. Merrick Josephs, who works in LFB’s Firefighter Development Team, attended our Reset Programme following a family bereavement. Kristi Burling visited Marine Court on our rehab programme after an injury meant she had to come off the run from her on-call role. Here, she shares how we helped her build her confidence again.
Sophie: “Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for support, but it’s worth it – for me, it was such a relief”
David: “When I arrived I was using a walking stick and by the end I was climbing over gates!”
Jacqui: “I left without needing crutches and the mental health benefits were huge”
Merrick: “Anyone thinking about getting in touch, take it from this firefighter – it was really helpful”
Kristi: “Your rehabilitation team got me back on the run as an on-call firefighter”
