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Sophie: “I wanted to say thanks for the privilege of being able to do my bit”

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.

25 Mar 2021

Ray: “I can’t find the words to describe the support I’ve received, it’s phenomenal”

Sustaining a physical injury during lockdown, Camberley firefighter Ray Antrobus thought his chances of treatment and recovery were slim. However, reaching out to the charity he found the support he needed via video consultation.

18 Mar 2021

Zak: “You’ve helped me find the most ‘me’ version of myself for who I am right now”

Zak Shafique was not long into his career with the London Fire Brigade when he suffered a brain injury in what at first appeared to be a minor car accident. He reflects on the support he received during lockdown and his road to recovery.

17 Mar 2021

Chris: “Your help made a horrible situation just that little bit more bearable”

When Bedfordshire firefighter Chris Parnham's new-born son needed life-saving surgery, our Welfare Caseworkers offered financial support so his family would have one less thing to worry about.

01 Mar 2021

Lyndon: “I’ve never forgotten the help you gave my family 70 years ago”

Lyndon Thomas has spent over 70 years feeling grateful for the support he received from Fire Fighters Charity when he was a little boy, following the death of his firefighter father in the 1940s.

22 Feb 2021

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