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Region: East Midlands

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

Nina: “Going to the centre was a turning point – I can finally look to the future now”

Nina Hudson and her former firefighter husband Peter's retirement plans were thrown up in the air when she suffered a devastating accident. Here she reveals how the charity has supported her since…

28 Jun 2021

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