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. Jez Dutfield is supporting our Crisis Line after tragically losing his brother to suicide. Here, he shares his story – and how we supported him amid the most difficult time of his life. 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. Kev Fyfe, a firefighter with Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS, has dedicated his spare time to fundraising for us after receiving our support online via My Fire Fighters Charity, and in person on our Reset Programme. Former firefighter Paul Weller didn't like to talk about his problems - but it was only after he reached crisis point that he says that changed. He now hopes his story will inspire others to seek help earlier.
George: “After the support we’ve had I’d highly recommend the Charity to other on-call firefighters”
Jez: “I lost my brother and parents within 6 months… the Charity’s support was amazing”
James: “Our stay gave us the opportunity to recharge after a very difficult few months”
Kev: “I felt isolated and knew I needed to talk to someone – that’s where the Charity came in”
Paul: “Talking about your problems is not a weakness, it shows strength”
