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Category: Volunteers

Steve: “I’ve been volunteering here for 30 years – I’d encourage anyone to get involved”

Steve: “I’ve been volunteering here for 30 years – I’d encourage anyone to get involved”

Steve Johnson has been one of our dedicated volunteers from the moment he started in Cleveland Fire Brigade in 1992. Now, as he retires from his job, he reveals why his roles have been so rewarding – and why he hopes to continue into the future.

19 May 2022

Phil: “We’re always looking after other people – it’s rare we’re looked after ourselves”

Phil: “We’re always looking after other people – it’s rare we’re looked after ourselves”

We’ve supported Phil Maynard for years – firstly with his mental health and more recently following a hip replacement. Now he’s going above and beyond to show his appreciation.

02 Nov 2021

Martin: “When I volunteered as a paramedic in lockdown I never expected to fall in love”

Martin: “When I volunteered as a paramedic in lockdown I never expected to fall in love”

When the pandemic hit in 2020 and pressure grew on the ambulance service, on-call firefighter Martin Green volunteered to help out – never expecting to fall in love and become engaged in the process.

16 Sep 2021

Kim: “I’ve seen all sides of the Charity… from volunteering to receiving support”

Kim: “I’ve seen all sides of the Charity… from volunteering to receiving support”

After 30 years in the fire service, most of which she’s spent volunteering for the Charity, Kim McNeil has now retired. Here she shares how much it’s meant to her.

16 Sep 2021

Uroosa: “Being the first Hijabi firefighter in the UK is inspiring other women”

Firefighter Uroosa Arshid was inspired to become a Station Rep for the Charity having dreamed of joining the fire service and making a difference since she was a child.

30 Jul 2021

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