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Find out how Fire Fighters Charity has supported beneficiaries across the UK and how you can share your story with the fire community.

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A smiling woman with blonde hair and sunglasses stands next to an elderly man with white hair and glasses outdoors on a sunny day, with a blue sky and green trees in the background.

Sue: “My dear Uncle’s decision to leave a gift in his will to you meant so much to him”

Sue Park has shared some of her memories of her beloved Uncle Pete and Aunt Betty, both of whom enjoyed long careers in the fire service and supported us throughout.

06 May 2025

Gerry: “You’ve made such a difference to my life. Thanks to you, I’ve got my independence back”

Our Welfare Team was able to support retired firefighter Gerry Wallbank at an incredibly challenging time, allowing him to regain vital independence for the first time in months.

22 Apr 2025

Lilac: “Thanks to you, my dad was able to walk me down the aisle after life-changing injuries”

Retired Devon and Somerset firefighter, Greg Rowland, has been receiving our physiotherapy support as an outpatient at Harcombe House ever since he was injured in a major road traffic collision.

11 Apr 2025

Alison: “I was given a month to live before cancer treatment… your care has been life-changing”

Alison Byrne-Paul, who is married to a Cheshire firefighter, has been receiving support from us at Jubilee House ever since being diagnosed with a severe brain tumour.

27 Mar 2025

A woman wearing sunglasses and a floral dress stands on a dock in front of several white boats. She holds a colorful striped sweater and smiles, with the harbor and blue sky in the background.

Nerys: “The charity was brilliant throughout my physical recovery and following a bereavement”

Nerys Thomas, a Central Response Officer for Mid and West Wales FRS, shares her experience of both our physical health support following an injury, and a Rest and Recharge stay after a family bereavement.

11 Mar 2025

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