Rich: “We join this job to help people… what we’re not so great at is helping ourselves”
Rich Welch, Assistant Chief Fire Office with Avon FRS, shares how a call to us following the Grenfell Tower tragedy proved life-changing for him.
Real life stories
Find out how Fire Fighters Charity has supported beneficiaries across the UK and how you can share your story with the fire community.
Lauren: “You helped my husband with his mental health – now I’m running the London Marathon in thanks”
Through some incredible fundraising efforts, Lauren Turner has already raised thousands of pounds to support fire service personnel – just like her husband, Ross – across the UK.
Laura: “Going to the centre alone was out of my comfort zone… but it was amazing”
As Youth Intervention Lead with Avon FRS – and married to a firefighter – Laura Savory already knew about Fire Fighters Charity. What she didn’t realise was just how impactful one phone call could be.
Steve: “I felt guilty, like I wasn’t ‘bad enough’ – but I learned I was entitled to help all along”
They’re words we hear all too often: “I thought someone else needed it more” – but as Steve Quinton, Area Manager with Avon FRS, found, support from Fire Fighters Charity is available at every stage of life.
Drew: “Since contacting the charity, my life has improved massively – I’m so grateful”
Firefighter Drew Telfer has received counselling support as well as attending our Reset Programme at Harcombe House – both of which he says have massively improved his mental wellbeing.