Donald: “I’m more mobile now”
Donald Johnston, a Community Safety Advocate for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visited Harcombe House in Devon to receive help for a problematic knee that affected his everyday life.
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Derek Wilson suffered a life threatening injury when responding to a shout and used the Charity's services to help him get back on the run. A motorcycle accident left Paul 'Smudger' Smith fearing for his career, but support from The Fire Fighters Charity saw him back on the run, and now he's become a volunteer. Diagnosed with a neurological condition , Martin Barker received support at Jubilee House
Derek: “You’re all so close to my heart now”
Smudger: “I wouldn’t be back on the run without you”
Martin: “The staff’s positivity rubs off on you”