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After 20 years in the fire service, Ian Richards says he was burnt out. But time spent with The Fire Fighters Charity helped him find the strength within himself to realise a life-long dream. And now he spends his days enjoying the peace and serenity of a small plot of land in the south of France. Having left his role as an Oxfordshire firefighter nearly 30 years ago, Mark Fussell didn't think he deserved help from Fire Fighters Charity after a catastrophic car crash in October 2017. But he was quickly proven wrong. Former London Fire Brigade firefighter Ernie Marshall sought physical support from Harcombe House for a shoulder injury he sustained on a skiing holiday, after being told he had advanced prostate cancer. Now he says he just wants to improve his fitness for whatever time he has left. After suffering a mini stroke, retired West Midlands firefighter Paul Fallon contacted the charity to see if we could aid his recovery and help him get back on track. Following a week at Harcombe House, his confidence has soared. Former Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tony Proctor became anxious and stressed after he retired, here’s how our psychological support services allowed him to enjoy his retirement.
Ian: “You helped me find the bravery to change my life”
Mark: “It was a totally ordinary day until it wasn’t.”
Ernie: “Never give up, that’s what I say.”
Paul: “The team has helped rebuild my confidence”
Tony: “I’m now a happier person”
