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.
Firefighter Leigh Forster has received our support through a long journey with cancer, not only with his physical health, but also online and in our centres to help aid his mental wellbeing.
Retired Lancashire firefighter Barry Hornsby saw his life turned upside down when he suffered a stroke while playing golf. However, with our teams’ help, he’s now able to walk again and is focusing on the future.
Dougie Naismith was injured in the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash in 2013 and his daughter, Eilidh, says the mental impact it had on him never left him before his tragic suicide. Here, she shares their story…
Grace Moore’s beloved dad, Andrew, died by suicide in February 2020. Here, she shares how she and her family have coped with their grief and why they’re wholeheartedly supporting our Crisis Line.
Former firefighter Paul Weller didn't like to talk about his problems - but it was only after he reached crisis point that he says that changed. He now hopes his story will inspire others to seek help earlier.
