We officially mark our 80th birthday on 17 August, but we’ve been celebrating our anniversary throughout this year – and you’ve joined in with some fantastic fundraisers so far.
From groups organising 80-themed physical challenges, to dinner dances, bike rides, colouring cards kindly donated to an Open Day and even a ‘human 80’, our supporters have ensured it’s a year to remember.
Below are just a few of the many highlights so far and if you haven’t taken part in a fundraiser yet, there’s still plenty of time as we’re celebrating right through this year. You can find some ideas to get you started here:
Happy 80th birthday to the Fire Fighters Charity, we love you!!! 🎂🎁🎊👩🚒🔥🚒@firefighters999
❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/AzZ1vzhOgj— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) August 17, 2023
Happy 80th birthday @firefighters999 🚒
Thank you for supporting so many fire service families, including me through surgery & trauma, not sure where I'd be without you, forever grateful.
I've raised over £10,000 over the years!https://t.co/kWJhKVdYhohttps://t.co/aDWDfYGS9r pic.twitter.com/GI3X43hAdo
— Alison Insley (@alisonnakra) August 17, 2023
https://twitter.com/DWFireRescue/status/1692091467336913004
You may have seen our firefighters raising money for @firefighters999 on our social media pages📱
The charity is 80 years old today and is here for fire fighters during their times of need, assisting over 13,500 individuals every year🧑🚒
More 👉 https://t.co/lxhLVTa4A9 pic.twitter.com/qek4iPt4J6
— Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (@StaffsFire) August 17, 2023
Today @firefighters999 is celebrating its 80th anniversary! That means they've been supporting firefighters and their families since 1943! 😲
So congratulations to them, and THANK YOU 🙏 to all of you who've supported our charity events raising funds for this worthwhile cause. pic.twitter.com/GseGfiwi0X
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) August 17, 2023
Happy 8⃣0⃣th birthday to @firefighters999! 🎂
Our firefighters have accomplished some extraordinary feats to fundraise for this fantastic charity which looks after the #FireFamily.
From car washes and marathons to Atlantic rows and Everest treks, our teams have done it all! https://t.co/2lCxmlMySy
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) August 17, 2023
🎉 Happy birthday to the @firefighters999 which turns 80 years old today!
👨🚒 The charity is here for Firefighters during their times of need, assisting over 13,500 individuals every year. Last year we raised £58,880 for the charity and this year we’re hoping to smash that! pic.twitter.com/AtxRWYZO8X
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) August 17, 2023
https://twitter.com/CFOESFRS/status/1692226726502281360
Happy 80th birthday to the @firefighters999! 🥳🎈
In 2022 we raised over £100,000 at events such as car washes and open days.
You can learn more about the charity's fantastic work over the past 80 years, visit their website https://t.co/r8pws9lSXe https://t.co/09rN23zrhy— Surrey Fire & Rescue Service (@SurreyFRS) August 17, 2023
Staff from around the service wanted to wish @firefighters999 a happy birthday too🥳
From all of us, thank you for supporting us over the years! pic.twitter.com/NGP8A5cFME
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) August 17, 2023
As well as helping to raise vital funds, enabling us to continue the work we do, The Fire Fighters Charity helps bring the community together, & has done so for 8⃣0⃣ years!👏
We are forever grateful for the services they provide to our Fire & Rescue Services🏆@firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/EPtXCZ7kLn
— Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service (@SuffolkFire) August 17, 2023
Are you a golfers? ⛳️
The FF Charity Cup on 17/18th August coincides with the Charity's 80th Birthday.
Enter a team an help us celebrate the occasion with a couple of rounds at the fabulous Macdonald Portal Hotel in Cheshire. Hosted by Cheshire FRShttps://t.co/IIR6hS68VX— Jeff Scrivens (@jeff_Scriv) June 22, 2023
Have you got the dedication and endurance to do something to mark our 80th birthday in August. Our very own Amy Leigh from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue is doing 80 squats a day to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity @firefighters999 pic.twitter.com/Y4y7r0vZHo
— lisa_courtneyffc (@LCourtneyffc) June 8, 2023
There is just 4️⃣ days until our wholetime recruits cycle 180 miles for @firefighters999! 🚲
The fundraiser comes as the recruits near the end of their 13-week initial training course.
Visit out website for more information on the charity challenge 👉 https://t.co/qmjMocV2XM pic.twitter.com/qLvTJIPvH4
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) March 20, 2023
As the UKFC National Manager, I have decide join in to raise funds for the 80th Anniversary of the Fire Fighters Charity by doing 80,000 skips throughout June. Keep up to date with my progress and donate on my JustGiving page using the QR code. @firefighters999 @NFCC_FireChiefs pic.twitter.com/2r9Rhni2va
— 🚒UK Fire Cadets 🚒 (@UKFireCadets) June 8, 2023
Lovely visit Seven Sisters station tonight to receive a cheque for £300 from the station personnel and Fire Cadets from a recent car wash and 80 ladder climbs by the cadets to celebrate our 80th anniversary.
Well done Seven Sisters and thank you 👏👏🎉@firefighters999 @mawwfire pic.twitter.com/nLQGH44uoc— Jeff Scrivens (@jeff_Scriv) July 4, 2023
8 trainee firefighters are going to be walking 80,000 steps in a BA set to join in the @firefighters999 80th anniversary celebrations.
The money raised will also be split with @GoodWillCause. You can donate here: https://t.co/s2OWz0vzof pic.twitter.com/5VsMCkdgNh
— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) June 22, 2023
Great to host an 80th birthday party for @firefighters999 on #NationalFirefightersDay at our terminals. There were free cupcakes, two mascots (Blaze & Henri) and some very generous visitors. Thanks to everyone involved (including the happy couple passing by!) pic.twitter.com/9iigEgxDMD
— Hovertravelltd (@HovertravelLtd) May 4, 2023
