Find out how The Fire Fighters Charity has supported beneficiaries 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.
On-call firefighter George Christmas and his wife received financial support and guidance from us after a back injury meant George faced months off work with a huge cut to his income. Watch Commander Matt Gilbert is running the 2024 London Marathon in aid of us after seeing colleagues of his supported – and knowing all too well that demand for our services is higher than ever. James Small works as an Inspecting Officer with West Sussex FRS but had only been in the job a few weeks when he was diagnosed with cancer. We’ve since offered him and his family support. Grace Moore’s beloved dad, Andrew, died by suicide in February 2020. Here, she shares how she and her family have coped with their grief and why they’re wholeheartedly supporting our Crisis Line. Susan Currie has visited Jubilee House twice, firstly with her firefighter husband, Hugh, and their children and again with her family while her mother-in-law received nursing support.
George: “After the support we’ve had I’d highly recommend the Charity to other on-call firefighters”
Matt: “It’s extremely reassuring to know the Charity is there for me and my family”
James: “Our stay gave us the opportunity to recharge after a very difficult few months”
Grace: “Dad’s death came as a complete shock… I hope the crisis line saves others from a similar loss”
Susan: “We were privileged to use this outstanding facility at a time when we really needed it”
