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.
Julie Tan and her family chose to collect donations for us at her dad's funeral, as a tribute to his incredible career in the fire service – and the support he received in retirement. London firefighter Phil Barton cycled 550 miles round our three centres, raising thousands, after seeing the impact those funds can have first-hand. Michele Carter worked for Cambridgeshire FRS for 34 years and has dedicated decades to raising funds and awareness of the support available to working and retired colleagues. Retired London firefighter John Chart is living with motor neurone disease and his positivity and strength have inspired his friend, firefighter Dan Ascough, to push him round the London Marathon in April in the same wheelchair used by Rob Burrow. Through some incredible fundraising efforts, Lauren Turner has already raised thousands of pounds to support fire service personnel – just like her husband, Ross – across the UK.
Julie: “Being able to support firefighters like our late Dad seems the perfect legacy”
Phil: “If my journey with mental health resonates with one person then it’s worth sharing”
Michele: “Volunteering and fundraising are a huge part of my life – they are a privilege to do”
Dan: “John inspires us every day – pushing him round the marathon is my way of giving back”
Lauren: “You helped my husband with his mental health – now I’m running the London Marathon in thanks”
