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.
Diagnosed with PTSD, retired firefighter Roger Moore, 55, from Coventry, suffered frequent flashbacks, often visualising the horrific nature of incidents he had encountered during his career. Here Roger and his wife, Karen, share their story of how PTSD changed their lives.
Tyne and Wear’s Community Safety Officer Mehrban Sadiq approached the charity for help getting back on his feet after a serious illness.
Jim Walker left South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 14 years ago but is still coming to terms with an incident that led to life changing PTSD.
Former member of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue's support staff, Terry Dickens, became negative about life and wasn’t the person she used to be after being diagnosed with depression. Here she talks about how a visit to Harcombe House has helped her.
Former Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tony Proctor became anxious and stressed after he retired, here’s how our psychological support services allowed him to enjoy his retirement.
