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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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Stephen: “I can’t speak highly enough about the charity, it really helps”

Northern Ireland firefighter, Stephen Smyth, has been supported by the charity after sustaining an ankle injury in a motorbike accident. Here he reveals how he’s been helped with both his physical and mental health.

13 Jul 2021

Jo: “Thanks to the charity I’ve got my independence and dignity back”

Jo Bosworth has been supported by the charity for years, after being diagnosed with MS at a young age. Here she reveals how our Welfare team helped her regain her independence for the first time in years.

09 Jul 2021

Simon: “Being at the centre, you feel part of the firefighting family… part of this big team”

After retained firefighter Simon Amos suffered a sudden health scare during the pandemic, he says a visit to Jubilee House not only helped with his physical fitness, but also his mental health.

06 Jul 2021

Keith: “I was caring for my wife alone, the regular calls were invaluable”

Keith Baxter and his wife Barbara were looking forward to their retirement together when she had a devastating accident and was left needing 24-7 care. Here he reveals how the charity helped him in the most difficult times.

02 Jul 2021

Nina: “Going to the centre was a turning point – I can finally look to the future now”

Nina Hudson and her former firefighter husband Peter's retirement plans were thrown up in the air when she suffered a devastating accident. Here she reveals how the charity has supported her since…

28 Jun 2021

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