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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.

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Sophie: “Sometimes it’s hard to reach out for support, but it’s worth it – for me, it was such a relief”

Hampshire and Isle of Wight firefighter, Sophie Hodgson – who was previously crowned Mrs Wales - received support following a back injury and says the mental wellbeing benefits along the way helped with her return to the job she loves.

12 Sep 2024

Harry and Ivy Greenwell received support at Jubilee House

Ivy: “The nursing team were outstanding, so caring… they do anything they can to help you”

Ivy Greenwell’s husband Harry has been cared for by our nursing team twice, after a serious accident and subsequent stroke left him paralysed on one side. Here, she shares why she’s donated £1,000 to us…

28 Aug 2024

David Marshall retired from Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS

David: “When I arrived I was using a walking stick and by the end I was climbing over gates!”

Retired firefighter David Marshall shares how we’ve supported him three times since he retired – and why he’d encourage all former personnel to continue donating after they leave the fire service.

23 Aug 2024

Jacqui: “I left without needing crutches and the mental health benefits were huge”

Jacqui Marwick, a Community Safety Advisor with Lancashire FRS, shares how we supported her and how it inspired an epic fundraiser in 2024.

16 Aug 2024

Merrick Josephs is a firefighter with LFB

Merrick: “Anyone thinking about getting in touch, take it from this firefighter – it was really helpful”

Merrick Josephs, who works in LFB’s Firefighter Development Team, attended our Reset Programme following a family bereavement.

09 Aug 2024

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