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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.
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Hampshire firefighter Sophie Exton-Woodford has created an illustration to commemorate time spent volunteering in ICU as part of the blue light community’s efforts to support the NHS during the pandemic. Andrew Lynch is soon to finish his term as our Chair of the Board of Trustees, a voluntary role that he has held for the last four years. We sit down with him to reflect on his time on the Board and hear his aspirations for the future of The Fire Fighters Charity. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service's Volunteer Manager Andy Hart spends his days helping organise the distribution of Personal Protection Equipment to non-NHS locations around the county. He says it's a nice feeling, knowing he's doing his bit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retired Dorset and Wiltshire firefighter Ludo Macaulay has been recognised with an MBE for a lifetime of service to his community and The Fire Fighters Charity, after spending nearly 50 years supporting causes closest to his heart.
Sophie: “I wanted to say thanks for the privilege of being able to do my bit”
Sitting down with Andrew Lynch before he hangs up his hat as Chair of the Charity
Andy: “People are pulling out all the stops in the fight against this virus”
Ludo: “It’s all come together. I’m very honoured.”