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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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Region: South East

A smiling woman with blonde hair and sunglasses stands next to an elderly man with white hair and glasses outdoors on a sunny day, with a blue sky and green trees in the background.

Sue: “My dear Uncle’s decision to leave a gift in his will to you meant so much to him”

Sue Park has shared some of her memories of her beloved Uncle Pete and Aunt Betty, both of whom enjoyed long careers in the fire service and supported us throughout.

06 May 2025

Sophie: “Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for support, but it’s worth it – for me, it was such a relief”

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.

12 Sep 2024

David Marshall retired from Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS

David: “When I arrived I was using a walking stick and by the end I was climbing over gates!”

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.

23 Aug 2024

Nikki: “Having a week at Harcombe House with other solo parents was amazing”

Nikki Bridges works as a wholetime and on-call firefighter with Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS. Here, she recalls attending one of our weeks dedicated to single parents at Harcombe House…

27 Mar 2024

Jez: “I lost my brother and parents within 6 months… the charity’s support was amazing”

Jez Dutfield is supporting our Crisis Line after tragically losing his brother to suicide. Here, he shares his story – and how we supported him amid the most difficult time of his life.

15 Feb 2024

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