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.
Dee Matthews works in Control at Heathrow Airport and shared how we helped her cope with incredibly difficult work pressures, alongside mental health challenges away from her job. Robyn Richardson not only experiences harrowing situations at work but has also been through incredibly difficult times in her personal life. Here she shares why she believes our new 24/7 Crisis Line is such a vital service. When Simon Porter, a firefighter with Essex County FRS, was involved in a horror paramotoring accident, he thought it spelled the end of his career. Here, he and his wife Gemma share how we helped him get back on the run - and boost his mental wellbeing in the process. Alan Simcox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in February 2023 following years of symptoms he couldn’t explain – to the point his mental health was impacted. Here, he shares his story… Ben Bailey, an Acting Crew Manager with East Sussex FRS and one of our Station Reps, shares his experiences of receiving our support following physical injuries.
Dee: “I was always one of these people that said, ‘counselling’s not for me’, but it was so helpful”
Robyn: “We are exposed to a lot of trauma in Control – the Charity is a great support for us”
Gemma: “My husband came home a different person – this is my thank you to you”
Alan: “I climbed Scafell Pike after I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s as a thank you for your support”
Ben: “You’re the Charity’s entire focus… it’s not something you’d experience anywhere else”
