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.
When firefighter Chris Smyth suffered a sudden health scare, it triggered months of crippling anxiety. But after reaching out to the charity, he says he’s finally found the help he needed to feel in control again.
When Owen Spiers managed to overcome 20 years of addiction, he thought he’d finally beaten his demons. However, his mental health later hit rock bottom and he says the charity was a major lifeline.
When Will Parkinson was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, it sparked more than a decade of chronic pain. However, he says the support the charity offered him has inspired a whole new life project to say thank you.
When Derbyshire firefighter Chris Cotton suffered a sports injury, he says the charity provided him with the support he desperately needed to get his life back on track. Then, years later, we were able to help his wife too.
When Sean Michael was forced to resign from the job he loved as a firefighter due to illness, he struggled to cope amid Covid-19. But he says the support he received from the charity was life-changing.
